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Metro FMR · CBSA 47930 · HUD FY2026
Ansonia town, CT Exception Area Fair Market Rent
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for the Ansonia town, CT Exception Area metro area - 51% above the US average.
- $1,445
- 1-bedroom FMR
- $1,788
- 2-bedroom FMR
- +51%
- vs US avg
The verdict
A 2-bedroom in the Ansonia town, CT Exception Area area rents at $1,788 under HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent - 52% above the US average, higher than 85% of the 387 metro areas HUD tracks.
- #58
- priciest of 387 US metros (2BR)
- +52%
- vs the US 2-bedroom average
- $71,520
- income to afford it (30% rule)
Ansonia town is the 1st cheapest of 5 HUD-tracked metro areas in CT by 1-bedroom FMR, a state where metro rents vary widely - the priciest metro runs 45% above the cheapest.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents for the Ansonia town, CT Exception Area metro area. Population: 18,951. Verify with HUD →
What these rents mean for the Ansonia town, CT Exception Area metro
HUD's FY 2026 Fair Market Rent schedule sets the Ansonia town, CT Exception Area Metro Area (CBSA 47930) 1-bedroom at $1,445, with a studio at $1,246, 2-bedroom at $1,788, 3-bedroom at $2,210, and 4-bedroom at $2,864. These are the 40th percentile of gross rents, utilities included, excluding telephone, meaning roughly 60% of standard-quality rentals in the metro cost more. Because HUD treats a metropolitan statistical area as a single rent market, every county inside the Ansonia town, CT Exception Area CBSA shares these FMR figures, and local housing authorities use them to set Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards (typically between 90% and 110% of FMR).
Against the national benchmark, a 1-bedroom in Ansonia town, CT Exception Area is 51% above the US 1-bedroom FMR of $959. HUD rebases metro FMRs annually using the American Community Survey and CPI rent components, so the figure changes each fiscal year as new data arrives. Metro-level FMRs often diverge from the rents listed for any single suburb, so renters should view this as the HUD ceiling, not a street-level market rate.
For affordability, the 30% rule says rent should not exceed 30% of gross household income. At the FY 2026 1-bedroom FMR of $1,445, that implies a household income of $57,800 per year (about $4,817/month) - a 2-bedroom at $1,788 raises that income floor further. With a metro population of 18,951 and a median household income of $86,365, the gap between FMR and local wages determines how many households qualify as rent-burdened (paying more than 30% of income) or severely burdened (above 50%). Metro FMR also anchors the Small Area FMR program, which sets ZIP-level payment standards in designated metros to expand voucher choice into higher-opportunity neighborhoods.
Where Ansonia town sits among every US metro
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 387 HUD metro areas
$1,788 Top 15% higher than 85% of 387 metro areas
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Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026
Fair Market Rents by bedroom (2026)
HUD's FY2026 ceiling for each unit size, with the year-over-year change and how it compares to the US average.
Studio
$1,246
US avg $893
+40% vs US
1 Bedroom
$1,445
US avg $959
+51% vs US
2 Bedroom
$1,788
US avg $1,175
+52% vs US
3 Bedroom
$2,210
US avg $1,525
+45% vs US
4 Bedroom
$2,864
US avg $1,756
+63% vs US
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$57,800
$4,817/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$71,520
$5,960/month gross
The local median household income is $86,365 - comfortably above the $71,520 needed to afford a 2-bedroom at FMR, leaving the median household with room under the 30% line.
How Ansonia town compares on 1-bedroom rent
1-bedroom FMR vs other CT metro areas
- Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT MSA
$2,100 1BR FMR / mo
- New Haven
New Haven, CT MSA
$1,591 1BR FMR / mo
- Norwich-New London-Willimantic
Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT MSA
$1,496 1BR FMR / mo
- Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT MSA
$1,477 1BR FMR / mo
- Ansonia town
Ansonia town, CT Exception Area
$1,445 1BR FMR / mo
What this shows Ansonia town is highlighted. Bars are FY2026 HUD 1-bedroom Fair Market Rents.
Nearby & Similar Metro Areas
How Ansonia town stacks up against other metro areas in the same state, by 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in the Ansonia town, CT Exception Area metro area? ▼
The FY 2026 Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom in Ansonia town, CT Exception Area is $1,445 per month. A 2-bedroom is $1,788 and a studio is $1,246.
How does Ansonia town, CT Exception Area rent compare to the national average? ▼
Rent in the Ansonia town, CT Exception Area metro area is 51% above the national average. A 1-bedroom costs $1,445 compared to $959 nationally.
What income do I need to afford rent in Ansonia town, CT Exception Area? ▼
Based on the 30% affordability rule, you need an annual income of at least $57,800 ($4,817/month) to afford a 1-bedroom at Fair Market Rent in the Ansonia town, CT Exception Area area.
How does Fair Market Rent affect Section 8 vouchers in Ansonia town, CT Exception Area? ▼
HUD uses Fair Market Rents to set maximum payment standards for Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) in the Ansonia town, CT Exception Area area. The FY 2026 FMR of $1,445/mo for a 1-bedroom sets the baseline, local housing authorities can set their payment standard between 90% and 110% of FMR.
What does Fair Market Rent mean for the Ansonia town, CT Exception Area area? ▼
Fair Market Rent (FMR) is the 40th percentile rent estimate set by HUD for the Ansonia town, CT Exception Area metro area. It includes rent plus the cost of utilities (except telephone). FMR is used to determine housing assistance payment amounts, set rent ceilings for certain HUD programs, and evaluate housing affordability.
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What this means for renters
Treat the Ansonia town area's FY2026 Fair Market Rent as HUD's affordability benchmark, not a street-level market rate.
- Budget to roughly 30% of income: the FY2026 1-bedroom FMR of $1,445 implies about $57,800/yr to rent without being cost-burdened. Run your numbers
- Compare this metro against others before you commit to an area. Compare metros
- See where it ranks among the metros HUD tracks. View rankings
Metro FMRs are HUD's 40th-percentile benchmark used to set voucher payment standards and often diverge from the rents listed in any single suburb. HUD updates FMRs once a year.
Data as of FY 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Fair Market Rents. Population and demographic data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area. HUD publishes updated FMRs annually.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
FY 2026 HUD FMR $1,445/mo · 1BR CT
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