Fitchburg-Leominster, MA HUD Metro FMR Area
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents for the Fitchburg-Leominster, MA HUD Metro FMR Area metro area. Population: 6,357.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,206/mo
↑ 6.3% YoY
+35% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,410/mo
↑ 15.6% YoY
+47% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,749/mo
↑ 9.3% YoY
+49% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,247/mo
↑ 14.8% YoY
+47% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,637/mo
↑ 12.5% YoY
+50% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,135 | $1,206 | +$71 (+6.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,220 | $1,410 | +$190 (+15.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,600 | $1,749 | +$149 (+9.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,958 | $2,247 | +$289 (+14.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,344 | $2,637 | +$293 (+12.5%) |
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
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.