Plymouth County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Massachusetts. Population: 17,008.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,631/mo
↑ 1.5% YoY
+83% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,761/mo
↑ 6.6% YoY
+84% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$2,311/mo
↑ 7.2% YoY
+97% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,889/mo
↑ 5.8% YoY
+89% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$3,060/mo
↑ 3.6% YoY
+74% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,607 | $1,631 | +$24 (+1.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,652 | $1,761 | +$109 (+6.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $2,155 | $2,311 | +$156 (+7.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,730 | $2,889 | +$159 (+5.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,953 | $3,060 | +$107 (+3.6%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$70,440
$5,870/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$92,440
$7,703/month gross
Other Counties in Massachusetts
Nantucket County
1 BR: $2,425/mo
Barnstable County
1 BR: $1,846/mo
Middlesex County
1 BR: $2,476/mo
Worcester County
1 BR: $1,410/mo
Berkshire County
1 BR: $1,269/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.