Fair Market Rent by county in Massachusetts (2026)
HUD's official Fair Market Rent for every county in Massachusetts, plus the annual income needed to afford a 1-bedroom or 2-bedroom unit under the 30%-of-income rule.
| County | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | Income needed (2BR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable County | $1,846 | $2,422 | $2,985 | $96,880 |
| Berkshire County | $1,302 | $1,709 | $2,206 | $68,360 |
| Bristol County | $1,230 | $1,527 | $1,831 | $61,080 |
| Dukes County | $1,633 | $2,143 | $2,980 | $85,720 |
| Essex County | $2,476 | $2,941 | $3,526 | $117,640 |
| Franklin County | $1,422 | $1,866 | $2,237 | $74,640 |
| Hampden County | $1,382 | $1,734 | $2,127 | $69,360 |
| Hampshire County | $1,580 | $2,004 | $2,504 | $80,160 |
| Middlesex County | $2,476 | $2,941 | $3,526 | $117,640 |
| Nantucket County | $2,425 | $3,138 | $4,143 | $125,520 |
| Norfolk County | $2,476 | $2,941 | $3,526 | $117,640 |
| Plymouth County | $1,761 | $2,311 | $2,889 | $92,440 |
| Suffolk County | $2,476 | $2,941 | $3,526 | $117,640 |
| Worcester County | $1,200 | $1,532 | $2,131 | $61,280 |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026).