Bristol County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Massachusetts. Population: 10,563.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,203/mo
↑ 11.3% YoY
+35% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,230/mo
↑ 4.5% YoY
+28% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,527/mo
↑ 5.5% YoY
+30% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,831/mo
↑ 4.9% YoY
+20% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,289/mo
↑ 9.6% YoY
+30% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,081 | $1,203 | +$122 (+11.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,177 | $1,230 | +$53 (+4.5%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,448 | $1,527 | +$79 (+5.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,745 | $1,831 | +$86 (+4.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,088 | $2,289 | +$201 (+9.6%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$49,200
$4,100/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$61,080
$5,090/month gross
Other Counties in Massachusetts
Nantucket County
1 BR: $2,425/mo
Norfolk County
1 BR: $1,761/mo
Hampden County
1 BR: $1,382/mo
Franklin County
1 BR: $1,422/mo
Hampshire County
1 BR: $1,580/mo
Suffolk 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.