HUD Open Data · FY 2026
What are Fair Market Rents in Massachusetts?
Highest county 2-bedroom FMR in Massachusetts. HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026) across 351 counties and areas. Effective October 1, 2025.
2-Bedroom FMR by County
Massachusetts & Neighbours
How Massachusetts Compares to Other States
Highest county 2-bedroom FMR ranked against all states with HUD FMR data.
Higher FMR than 98% of states · 2nd of 52
| # | State | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $4,214 |
| 2 | Massachusetts(you are here) | $3,138 |
| 3 | New Hampshire | $2,941 |
| … 46 more … | ||
| 50 | Mississippi | $1,288 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $1,244 |
| 52 | Puerto Rico | $663 |
Highest & Lowest 2-Bedroom FMR by County
| # | County | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nantucket County | $3,138 |
| 2 | Essex County | $2,941 |
| 3 | Essex County | $2,941 |
| 349 | Bristol County | $1,527 |
| 350 | Bristol County | $1,527 |
| 351 | Bristol County | $1,527 |
The HUD Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in Massachusetts are set at the county or metropolitan statistical area (MSA) level. Select a county below to see the 2-bedroom FMR and all bedroom sizes, along with ZIP codes served by that county. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development & Research, FY2026 Fair Market Rents (effective Oct 1, 2025).
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Frequently asked questions
What are the HUD Fair Market Rents in Massachusetts for 2026?
HUD Fair Market Rents in Massachusetts for FY2026 range by county. The 2-bedroom FMR across Massachusetts's 351 counties/areas spans from $1,527 to $3,138/mo. Select a county above for the full bedroom breakdown.
When do FMR figures become effective in Massachusetts?
HUD publishes new FMR figures annually. FY2026 figures became effective October 1, 2025 and apply through September 30, 2026.
How does HUD calculate Fair Market Rents?
HUD calculates FMRs as the 40th percentile of gross rents paid by recent movers for standard-quality units in a metropolitan area or non-metropolitan county. Data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS).
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