Massachusetts Fair Market Rents 2027 by County
Two-bedroom FMRs in Massachusetts range from $1,704 to $3,583 a month (FY2027, effective October 1, 2026). Highest: Nantucket County.
Most affordable counties to rent in Massachusetts (rent vs. renter income) →
| County | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 2 BR vs FY2026 | 80% limit, 4 people |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable County | $1,902 | $2,488 | $3,121 | +2.7% | $112,950 |
| Berkshire County | $1,324 | $1,704 | $2,231 | +4.8% | $105,350 |
| Bristol County | $1,509 | $1,879 | $2,302 | +8.7% | $89,700 |
| Dukes County | $1,537 | $2,010 | $2,783 | −6.2% | $106,800 |
| Essex County | $2,518 | $3,008 | $3,584 | +2.3% | $137,100 |
| Franklin County | $1,439 | $1,882 | $2,242 | +0.9% | $105,200 |
| Hampden County | $1,421 | $1,800 | $2,241 | +3.8% | $105,200 |
| Hampshire County | $1,593 | $2,034 | $2,663 | +1.5% | $105,200 |
| Middlesex County | $2,518 | $3,008 | $3,584 | +2.3% | $137,100 |
| Nantucket County | $2,739 | $3,583 | $4,269 | +14.2% | $131,700 |
| Norfolk County | $2,518 | $3,008 | $3,584 | +2.3% | $137,100 |
| Plymouth County | $2,518 | $3,008 | $3,584 | +2.3% | $137,100 |
| Suffolk County | $2,518 | $3,008 | $3,584 | +2.3% | $137,100 |
| Worcester County | $1,587 | $2,043 | $2,560 | −0.6% | $105,350 |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) and FY2026 (revised file), details. Where HUD splits a county into several FMR areas (towns in New England), the table shows the most populous area.