HUD Open Data · FY 2026
What is the Fair Market Rent in Barnstable County, MA?
Last updated: FY2026, effective October 1, 2025
In Barnstable County, Massachusetts, the FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom is $2,422 a month. Rents run from $1,834 for a studio up to $3,428 for a four-bedroom, with the full breakdown by unit size below. HUD sets these rates each year, and housing authorities use them to set Section 8 voucher payment standards. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, FY2026 Fair Market Rents, effective October 1, 2025.
2-Bedroom FMR in Barnstable County and Neighbouring Counties
| Unit size | Monthly FMR (FY 2026) |
|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $1,834 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,846 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,422 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,985 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,428 |
How does Barnstable County compare?
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent ranked against all counties in Massachusetts.
Higher rent than 67% of counties in Massachusetts · 116th of 351
| # | County | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nantucket County | $3,138 |
| 2 | Middlesex County | $2,941 |
| 2 | Middlesex County | $2,941 |
| … 112 more … | ||
| 116 | Barnstable County(you are here) | $2,422 |
| … 232 more … | ||
| 347 | Bristol County | $1,527 |
| 347 | Bristol County | $1,527 |
| 347 | Bristol County | $1,527 |
More data for Barnstable County, Massachusetts
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ZIP codes in Barnstable County
The FMR figures above apply to all 55 ZIP codes in Barnstable County.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Fair Market Rent in Barnstable County, MA for 2026?
In Barnstable County, Massachusetts, a two-bedroom has a Fair Market Rent of $2,422 a month for FY2026, and rents range from $1,834 for a studio to $3,428 for a four-bedroom. The full breakdown by unit size is in the table above. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, FY2026 Fair Market Rents.
What is the 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Barnstable County, MA?
A two-bedroom in Barnstable County, Massachusetts has a Fair Market Rent of $2,422 a month under HUD's FY2026 figures.
When do Fair Market Rents in Barnstable County become effective?
FY2026 Fair Market Rents 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).
How do I find Fair Market Rent by ZIP code in Barnstable County, MA?
Every ZIP code in Barnstable County has its own Fair Market Rent page — see the "ZIP codes in Barnstable County" list above. Each ZIP page lists studio through 4-bedroom FMRs for FY2026.
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