Section 8 Rent in ZIP 93550
FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 93550 in Los Angeles County, California: HUD rent benchmarks by bedroom size, an illustrative percentage range, the housing authorities that administer vouchers here, and whether a landlord can legally decline a voucher in California.
Voucher-friendly listings near ZIP 93550
18 listings
$2,700/mo2 bed · 2 bath740 S Ridgeley Dr
Mid-Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA 90036
$2,100/mo1 bed · 1 bath1616 Middleton Pl
Jefferson Park, Los Angeles, CA 90062
$3,500/mo3 bed · 2 bath3168 Wabash Ave
Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, CA 90063
$1,900/moStudio · 1 bath5432 S Figueroa St
Vermont Square, Los Angeles, CA 90037
$2,100/moStudio · 1 bath2980 Allesandro St
Elysian Valley, Los Angeles, CA 90039
$2,500/mo2 bed · 1 bath3961 Hillcrest Dr
Baldwin Hills/Crenshaw, Los Angeles, CA 90008
What does the HUD rent benchmark measure in ZIP 93550?
HUD's Fair Market Rents estimate 40th-percentile gross rents for standard-quality units occupied by recent movers. Small Area FMRs provide ZIP-level estimates. These are not arithmetic average asking rents or approved voucher payments. For FY2027, that benchmark is $1,860 for a one-bedroom and $2,300 for a two-bedroom in ZIP 93550. Actual asking rents and adopted agency payment standards can differ. The full HUD benchmark table is above.
What changed from FY2026 to FY2027 in ZIP 93550
HUD's two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 93550 rose from $2,110 in FY2026 to $2,300 in FY2027, a change of +$190 a month (+9.0%). FY2027 figures took effect on October 1, 2026.
| Bedrooms | FY2026 | FY2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $1,510 | $1,670 | +$160 (+10.6%) |
| 1-bedroom | $1,690 | $1,860 | +$170 (+10.1%) |
| 2-bedroom | $2,110 | $2,300 | +$190 (+9.0%) |
| 3-bedroom | $2,680 | $2,920 | +$240 (+9.0%) |
| 4-bedroom | $2,980 | $3,270 | +$290 (+9.7%) |
The FMR is not what the voucher pays. Each housing authority sets its own payment standard. The basic range is 90% to 110% of the applicable FMR or SAFMR, with exceptions and Moving to Work policies that may differ. A HUD effective date is not a household rent-change notice. Confirm the adopted schedule and its application to your lease or reexamination with your agency.
Already renting with a voucher in ZIP 93550? Under standard HCV rules, once the housing authority raises its payment standard, the higher amount must be used for your subsidy no later than the earliest of three dates: a rent increase that would raise your share, your next regular or interim reexamination, or one year after the increase took effect (24 CFR 982.505(c)(4)). Confirm any applicable Moving to Work policy with your agency.
Landlords: a higher FMR does not raise a contract rent by itself. You still request the increase from the housing authority, and the new rent has to pass its rent reasonableness review against comparable unassisted units.
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2026 and FY2027, huduser.gov.
Illustration: 90% to 110% of the HUD benchmark (2 BR)
These percentages illustrate the basic payment-standard range, not a verified agency schedule. ZIP-based policies, approved exceptions and Moving to Work rules can differ.
Gross rent includes the applicable allowance for tenant-paid utilities. Ask your administering agency for the adopted standard and household affordability calculation; neither the HUD benchmark nor this illustration is a lease approval.
ZIP vs county FMR (2 BR)
ZIP 93550 at $2,300 is $664 lower than the Los Angeles County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $2,964. The difference describes HUD benchmarks, not a reduction in your voucher. Confirm the applicable schedule with the agency administering your assistance.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 93550?
No. California law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 93550. If you were turned away for having a voucher, that refusal may be illegal.
California FEHA source-of-income protection (SB 329 / Gov. Code 12955)
Statewide: landlords may not refuse Section 8/HCV vouchers as a source of income.
View statute →Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.
Housing authorities serving Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County Development Authority
Alhambra · PHA code CA002
27,058 Section 8 unitsCity of Long Beach Housing Authority
Long Beach · PHA code CA068
7,862 Section 8 unitsHousing Authority of the City of Glendale
Glendale · PHA code CA114
1,667 Section 8 unitsHousing Authority of the City of Santa Monica
Santa Monica · PHA code CA111
1,536 Section 8 unitsCity of Pasadena Housing Department
Pasadena · PHA code CA079
1,525 Section 8 units
These agencies are listed for the county. Confirm jurisdiction for the exact address and, if you already have a voucher, which agency will administer the proposed move.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 93550?
- For ZIP 93550 in Los Angeles County, CA, the FY2027 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,300 per month. For illustration, 90% to 110% of this HUD benchmark is roughly $2,070 to $2,530. This modeled range is not the agency's adopted schedule. The agency calculates assistance using its applicable standard, household income and unit details; gross rent includes the allowance for tenant-paid utilities.
- What are the FY2027 HUD rent benchmarks for ZIP 93550?
- HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 93550, by bedroom size: studio $1,670, 1-bedroom $1,860, 2-bedroom $2,300, 3-bedroom $2,920, 4-bedroom $3,270. A ZIP benchmark helps compare locations but does not establish what a voucher pays. The administering agency's adopted schedule, program rules and household calculation determine assistance.
- Which housing authority covers ZIP 93550?
- Agencies listed for Los Angeles County include Los Angeles County Development Authority, City of Long Beach Housing Authority, Housing Authority of the City of Glendale. This county directory does not establish jurisdiction for every address. Check the agency on your voucher or application and confirm who would administer assistance at the proposed unit.
Find Section 8 apartments in ZIP 93550
VoucherMatch connects voucher holders with landlords who accept Section 8, and it is free for renters. The administering housing authority must approve the actual unit, rent and household assistance calculation.
Landlord and investor tools for Los Angeles County
RentalCalcsFree calculators and guides from RentalCalcs, built by the VoucherMatch team, for landlords deciding whether to accept vouchers.
- Los Angeles County rental market dataRents, home prices, cap rates and cash flow estimates for investors.
- Section 8 rent analyzerHUD rent benchmarks and modeled comparisons for California ZIP codes. Confirm adopted amounts with the agency.
- Compare HUD benchmarks with market rent in CaliforniaExplore modeled ZIP comparisons; these do not establish an approved rent or agency payment.
- Average rent in CaliforniaMarket rent versus HUD fair market rent by city and bedroom count.
- How Section 8 rent is calculatedFair market rent, payment standards and rent reasonableness, step by step.
- Section 8 landlord math for 2026What the payment standard changes mean for cash flow this year.
SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2027. ZIP 93550 maps to Los Angeles County, CA · FIPS 06037. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.