How many renters live in Smith River, California?
The City of Smith River has people living in households.
There are renters living in renter households in this City. Renters make up 9.19 percent of the population living in Smith River.
What is the rental market like in Smith River, California?
There are an estimated housing units in the Smith River area. Of these, units are rental homes, making up percent of the housing market. For every renter household in Smith River, California, there are 1.41 rental units.
What is the vacancy rate for rentals in Smith River?
The rental vacancy rate in Smith River is 0 percent. This is a lower than average vacancy rate. When rental vacancy rates are low there are fewer available units. Rents tend to be higher as more people compete for scarce housing.
How many rental units are in Smith River for each bedroom size?
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Smith River
| Studio | One-Bedroom | Two-Bedroom | Three-Bedroom | Four+ Bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Smith River
A large number of apartments in Smith River have two or fewer bedrooms. Seniors and young professionals especially may have more success finding an apartment that meets their needs.
How Much Is Rent in Smith River
Depending on size, the Fair Market Rent - HUDs measurement of the cost of an average housing unit - ranges from $791 to $1,946. FMRs are updated annually by HUD for every city and county nationwide.
| Bed Size | 2024 Fair Market Rents |
| Studio | $791 |
| One BR | $970 |
| Two BR | $1,147 |
| Three BR | $1,616 |
| Four BR | $1,946 |
2024 Fair Market Rents in Smith River, California
How many units are rented at Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Smith River?
Renters with a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher must select a home that is at or below the area’s Fair Market Rent. Markets with a large share of units above FMR tend to have longer search times to find a qualified unit, while those with a large share of units below FMR tend to have more choices and shorter search times. The share below FMR can vary by size of unit, as shown in the table below.
These are the approximate number of units renting below the FMR in this market:
| Unit Size | Count of Units Below FMR | Percentage of Total Units Below FMR |
| Studio | 29 | 100 percent |
| One BR | 25 | 100 percent |
Rental Units Below FMR in Smith River, California
How many affordable rental units are in Smith River?
There are a variety of federal affordable housing programs serving households in Smith River, California including the following:
| Federal Program | Unit Count |
| Low Income Housing Tax Credit |
Tracked Units by Federal Program in Smith River, California
Rental units may be funded in part by multiple federal programs.
Income Based Apartments in Smith River, California
Smith River features 0 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in Smith River, California
There are 21 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Smith River.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Smith River, California
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Smith River landlords $0 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $0 towards rent in Smith River.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Smith River, California for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,032 and $1,262.
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.