Barnstable Town, MA MSA
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents for the Barnstable Town, MA MSA metro area. Population: 49,232.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,834/mo
↑ 5.5% YoY
+105% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,846/mo
↑ 3.2% YoY
+92% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$2,422/mo
↑ 3.2% YoY
+106% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,985/mo
↑ 3.7% YoY
+96% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$3,428/mo
↑ 3.6% YoY
+95% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,739 | $1,834 | +$95 (+5.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,788 | $1,846 | +$58 (+3.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $2,346 | $2,422 | +$76 (+3.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,879 | $2,985 | +$106 (+3.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $3,308 | $3,428 | +$120 (+3.6%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$73,840
$6,153/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$96,880
$8,073/month gross
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.