Dukes County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Massachusetts. Population: 667.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,623/mo
↓ 4.6% YoY
+82% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,633/mo
↓ 4.7% YoY
+70% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$2,143/mo
↓ 3.6% YoY
+82% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,980/mo
↓ 4.3% YoY
+95% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$3,164/mo
↓ 4.1% YoY
+80% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,701 | $1,623 | $-78 (-4.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,713 | $1,633 | $-80 (-4.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $2,222 | $2,143 | $-79 (-3.6%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $3,114 | $2,980 | $-134 (-4.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $3,300 | $3,164 | $-136 (-4.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$65,320
$5,443/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$85,720
$7,143/month gross
Other Counties in Massachusetts
Nantucket County
1 BR: $2,425/mo
Barnstable County
1 BR: $1,846/mo
Essex County
1 BR: $2,476/mo
Berkshire County
1 BR: $1,269/mo
Middlesex County
1 BR: $2,476/mo
Bristol County
1 BR: $1,230/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.