Hampden County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Massachusetts. Population: 28,510.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,219/mo
↑ 16.8% YoY
+37% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,382/mo
↑ 14.7% YoY
+44% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,734/mo
↑ 15.9% YoY
+48% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,127/mo
↑ 16.7% YoY
+39% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,296/mo
↑ 12.7% YoY
+31% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,044 | $1,219 | +$175 (+16.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,205 | $1,382 | +$177 (+14.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,496 | $1,734 | +$238 (+15.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,823 | $2,127 | +$304 (+16.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,037 | $2,296 | +$259 (+12.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$55,280
$4,607/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$69,360
$5,780/month gross
Other Counties in Massachusetts
Worcester County
1 BR: $1,410/mo
Middlesex County
1 BR: $2,476/mo
Berkshire County
1 BR: $1,269/mo
Suffolk County
1 BR: $2,476/mo
Barnstable County
1 BR: $1,846/mo
Essex County
1 BR: $2,476/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.