Hampshire County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Massachusetts. Population: 35,472.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,382/mo
↑ 32.4% YoY
+55% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,580/mo
↑ 31.1% YoY
+65% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$2,004/mo
↑ 34.0% YoY
+71% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,504/mo
↑ 37.4% YoY
+64% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,702/mo
↑ 32.6% YoY
+54% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,044 | $1,382 | +$338 (+32.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,205 | $1,580 | +$375 (+31.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,496 | $2,004 | +$508 (+34.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,823 | $2,504 | +$681 (+37.4%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,037 | $2,702 | +$665 (+32.6%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$63,200
$5,267/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$80,160
$6,680/month gross
Other Counties in Massachusetts
Norfolk County
1 BR: $1,761/mo
Suffolk County
1 BR: $2,476/mo
Berkshire County
1 BR: $1,269/mo
Franklin County
1 BR: $1,422/mo
Barnstable County
1 BR: $1,846/mo
Dukes County
1 BR: $1,633/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.