HUD Open Data · FY 2026
What is the Fair Market Rent in Worcester County, MA?
Last updated: FY2026, effective October 1, 2025
In Worcester County, Massachusetts, the FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom is $1,749 a month. Rents run from $1,206 for a studio up to $2,637 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 Worcester County and Neighbouring Counties
| Unit size | Monthly FMR (FY 2026) |
|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $1,206 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,410 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,749 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,247 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,637 |
How does Worcester County compare?
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent ranked against all counties in Massachusetts.
Higher rent than 53% of counties in Massachusetts · 166th of 351
| # | County | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nantucket County | $3,138 |
| 2 | Middlesex County | $2,941 |
| 2 | Middlesex County | $2,941 |
| … 162 more … | ||
| 166 | Worcester County(you are here) | $2,166 |
| … 182 more … | ||
| 347 | Bristol County | $1,527 |
| 347 | Bristol County | $1,527 |
| 347 | Bristol County | $1,527 |
More data for Worcester County, Massachusetts
No nearby counties with Fair Market Rent data are available in our database.
ZIP codes in Worcester County
The FMR figures above apply to all 96 ZIP codes in Worcester County.
- 01005
- 01031
- 01037
- 01068
- 01074
- 01083
- 01092
- 01094
- 01331
- 01366
- 01368
- 01420
- 01430
- 01434
- 01436
- 01438
- 01440
- 01441
- 01451
- 01452
- 01453
- 01462
- 01467
- 01468
- 01473
- 01475
- 01501
- 01503
- 01504
- 01505
- 01506
- 01507
- 01508
- 01509
- 01510
- 01515
- 01516
- 01518
- 01519
- 01520
- 01522
- 01523
- 01524
- 01525
- 01526
- 01527
- 01529
- 01531
- 01532
- 01534
- 01535
- 01536
- 01537
- 01538
- 01540
- 01541
- 01542
- 01543
- 01545
- 01546
- 01550
- 01560
- 01561
- 01562
- 01564
- 01566
- 01568
- 01569
- 01570
- 01571
- 01581
- 01583
- 01585
- 01586
- 01588
- 01590
- 01602
- 01603
- 01604
- 01605
- 01606
- 01607
- 01608
- 01609
- 01610
- 01611
- 01612
- 01613
- 01653
- 01655
- 01740
- 01745
- 01747
- 01756
- 01757
- 01772
Frequently asked questions
What is the Fair Market Rent in Worcester County, MA for 2026?
In Worcester County, Massachusetts, a two-bedroom has a Fair Market Rent of $1,749 a month for FY2026, and rents range from $1,206 for a studio to $2,637 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 Worcester County, MA?
A two-bedroom in Worcester County, Massachusetts has a Fair Market Rent of $1,749 a month under HUD's FY2026 figures.
When do Fair Market Rents in Worcester 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 Worcester County, MA?
Every ZIP code in Worcester County has its own Fair Market Rent page — see the "ZIP codes in Worcester County" list above. Each ZIP page lists studio through 4-bedroom FMRs for FY2026.
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