Worcester County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Massachusetts. Population: 6,357.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,206/mo
↑ 5.9% YoY
+35% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,410/mo
↑ 5.9% YoY
+47% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,749/mo
↑ 5.3% YoY
+49% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,247/mo
↑ 3.8% YoY
+47% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,637/mo
↑ 6.5% YoY
+50% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,139 | $1,206 | +$67 (+5.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,332 | $1,410 | +$78 (+5.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,661 | $1,749 | +$88 (+5.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,165 | $2,247 | +$82 (+3.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,475 | $2,637 | +$162 (+6.5%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$56,400
$4,700/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$69,960
$5,830/month gross
Other Counties in Massachusetts
Plymouth County
1 BR: $1,761/mo
Bristol County
1 BR: $1,230/mo
Berkshire County
1 BR: $1,269/mo
Norfolk County
1 BR: $1,761/mo
Hampshire County
1 BR: $1,580/mo
Barnstable County
1 BR: $1,846/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.