FY2027 Small Area FMR · Manasquan, NJ
ZIP 08736 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 08736 (Manasquan, NJ) is $2,350 a month, up 6.3% from FY2026. That is 3% above the Monmouth-Ocean, NJ area-wide FMR of $2,283.
Payment standard range, 2 bedrooms
Housing agencies may set voucher payment standards anywhere from 90% to 110% of the FMR without asking HUD.
FY2027 FY2026
Where 08736 sits in the Monmouth-Ocean, NJ area
Of the 90 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 08736 has the 42nd highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Monmouth-Ocean, NJ is one of the 65 metro areas where HUD requires Small Area FMRs for the Housing Choice Voucher program (designated 2016), so local housing agencies must set payment standards from this ZIP code's figure, normally between $2,115 and $2,585 for two bedrooms.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,720 | $1,548 – $1,892 | $1,671 | $1,590 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,900 | $1,710 – $2,090 | $1,847 | $1,790 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,350 | $2,115 – $2,585 | $2,283 | $2,210 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,010 | $2,709 – $3,311 | $2,927 | $2,890 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,340 | $3,006 – $3,674 | $3,241 | $3,200 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $2,350 needs about $94,000 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $140,600 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $108,550. ZIP code 08736 lies mainly in Monmouth County. See the Monmouth-Ocean, NJ metro page for the full income limits table and the household check.
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Questions
What is the Fair Market Rent for ZIP code 08736?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 08736 are $1,720 (studio), $1,900 (1 BR), $2,350 (2 BR), $3,010 (3 BR) and $3,340 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 08736?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 08736 that range is $2,115 to $2,585 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 08736?
The FY2026 income limits of the Monmouth-Ocean, NJ area apply: median family income $140,600, low-income (80%) limit $108,550 for a family of four.