Franklin County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Massachusetts. Population: 1,809.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,287/mo
↑ 20.2% YoY
+44% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,422/mo
↑ 19.4% YoY
+48% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,866/mo
↑ 19.5% YoY
+59% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,237/mo
↑ 18.9% YoY
+47% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,471/mo
↑ 17.7% YoY
+41% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,071 | $1,287 | +$216 (+20.2%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,191 | $1,422 | +$231 (+19.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,562 | $1,866 | +$304 (+19.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,882 | $2,237 | +$355 (+18.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,100 | $2,471 | +$371 (+17.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$56,880
$4,740/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$74,640
$6,220/month gross
Other Counties in Massachusetts
Plymouth County
1 BR: $1,761/mo
Hampden County
1 BR: $1,382/mo
Essex County
1 BR: $2,476/mo
Middlesex County
1 BR: $2,476/mo
Barnstable County
1 BR: $1,846/mo
Berkshire County
1 BR: $1,269/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.