Renting With FHEPS in Morrisania, Bronx: 2026 Guide

The 2026 FHEPS three-bedroom cap is $3,811. That number matters in Morrisania right now because the neighborhood's active inventory skews toward three-bedroom units, and knowing the cap before you walk into a showing is the difference between a productive conversation and a wasted trip.

FHEPS, the Family Homelessness and Eviction Prevention Supplement, is administered through NYC HRA and backed by NYS OTDA. It's designed for households receiving public assistance who are at risk of eviction or are already in shelter. The voucher covers rent up to a fixed cap, and that cap is set by bedroom size, not by neighborhood. A three-bedroom in Morrisania and a three-bedroom in Highbridge have the same ceiling.

What the 2026 Caps Actually Mean on the Ground

Here are the full 2026 FHEPS rent limits for the Bronx:

• Studio: $2,646
• One-bedroom: $2,762
• Two-bedroom: $3,058
• Three-bedroom: $3,811
• Four-bedroom: $4,111

These numbers come from the state and update once a year. Landlords don't always reprice their listings the moment new caps take effect, so you'll occasionally find a unit listed above a cap that was set under the previous year's limits. When that happens, pull the current figures, show the landlord where the cap sits, and ask directly whether they'll adjust. Some will. The ones who won't are usually holding out for a market-rate tenant, and that's fine, move on.

For a three-bedroom, the cap gives you real room to work with in Morrisania. The Bronx market at this bedroom size hasn't historically pushed far above $3,811, which means FHEPS holders aren't automatically priced out the way they might be in parts of Brooklyn or Queens.

The Morrisania Inventory Picture Right Now

Morrisania is a small, dense neighborhood in the South Bronx, zip code 10456. It sits near the Third Avenue corridor and is bounded by neighborhoods with similar housing stock, Mott Haven to the south, Highbridge to the west, Hunts Point to the southeast.

One thing to flag upfront: the neighborhood has no subway stations listed in the transit data for this area. That's not a dealbreaker, but it does mean you'll want to map your commute carefully before committing. The 2 and 5 trains run through nearby Third Avenue-149th Street, and the B/D lines are accessible from the Grand Concourse corridor. Walk the blocks between any prospective apartment and the nearest station before you sign.

On the listings side, 1 FHEPS-compatible unit is currently active in Morrisania, with a median rent of $3,600. The active inventory is One is a 3-bedroom. That's a thin market. It doesn't mean FHEPS doesn't work here, it means you need to move fast when something comes up, and you should be running parallel searches in South Bronx, Mott Haven, Hunts Point, and Highbridge at the same time.

Browse FHEPS apartments in Morrisania to see what's currently listed.

Current Listings in Morrisania

These are the active FHEPS-eligible listings in the neighborhood as of this quarter:

• 3BR listed at $3,600, 1 bath

Inventory turns over. If the unit above is gone by the time you read this, check FHEPS apartments in the Bronx for a broader view, or expand your search to the comparable neighborhoods listed earlier.

How to Approach a Landlord in This Market

Morrisania landlords who accept FHEPS are not uniformly easy to find. The neighborhood has a mix of small private landlords and larger portfolio owners, and voucher acceptance varies by building and by owner. A few practical points:

First, ask about voucher acceptance before you schedule a showing. It saves everyone time. Some landlords will say yes to Section 8 but haven't dealt with FHEPS specifically, those conversations are worth having, because the mechanics are similar and some landlords will accept FHEPS once they understand the payment structure.

Second, bring documentation. Have your FHEPS letter, your HRA case number, and the current rent cap sheet ready. A landlord who's on the fence about vouchers is more likely to move forward when you show up prepared rather than asking them to take your word for it.

Third, use the rent analyzer before any serious conversation. If a landlord is listing above the cap, you'll know the exact gap before you walk in. That makes the negotiation concrete instead of vague.

Fourth, don't anchor to a single unit. With only 1 active listing in Morrisania right now, the odds of that specific unit being available, priced right, and the right bedroom size for your household are not high. Treat Morrisania as one node in a broader Bronx search, not the whole search.

Comparable Neighborhoods Worth Searching in Parallel

If Morrisania's current inventory doesn't fit your needs, these four neighborhoods share similar market conditions and are worth running simultaneously:

• South Bronx, dense inventory, strong FHEPS presence historically
• Mott Haven, active market, close to Morrisania, accessible transit
• Hunts Point, more industrial character but real residential stock
• Highbridge, slightly different price profile, worth checking for two- and three-bedroom units

All four are accessible from the FHEPS apartments in Bronx search. Set filters by bedroom size and sort by rent to see what's under the relevant cap.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the 2026 FHEPS rent caps for Morrisania?

The 2026 FHEPS limits are $2,646 for a studio, $2,762 for a one-bedroom, $3,058 for a two-bedroom, $3,811 for a three-bedroom, and $4,111 for a four-bedroom. These apply borough-wide across the Bronx, including Morrisania.

Does FHEPS work differently in the Bronx than in other boroughs?

The rent caps are set at the state level by NYS OTDA and apply uniformly across New York City. What changes borough to borough is market rent. In the Bronx, the caps tend to cover a wider share of available units than in Manhattan or Brooklyn, which makes neighborhoods like Morrisania more workable for FHEPS holders.

What if a landlord's asking rent is above the FHEPS cap?

You can't use FHEPS to cover rent above the cap, and DSS won't approve the lease. Your options are to negotiate the landlord down to or below the cap, find a different unit, or check whether a larger bedroom size with a higher cap fits your household. Use the rent analyzer to check any address before you apply.

Are there comparable neighborhoods nearby if I can't find a unit in Morrisania?

Yes. South Bronx, Mott Haven, Hunts Point, and Highbridge all share similar market conditions and have historically had FHEPS-friendly inventory. If Morrisania's current listings don't fit your bedroom size or timeline, those neighborhoods are worth searching in parallel.

How do I confirm my FHEPS eligibility before I start apartment hunting?

FHEPS is administered through NYC HRA and is available to households receiving certain public assistance benefits who face eviction or are already in shelter. The NYS OTDA FHEPS overview page outlines the eligibility criteria. You can also run the voucher eligibility tool on VoucherMatch to get a quick read before contacting HRA.

Start by confirming your eligibility, then pull the current cap sheet and set your bedroom-size filter. The three-bedroom cap of $3,811 is your ceiling for the most common unit type currently active in Morrisania.