Pittsfield, MA HUD Metro FMR Area
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents for the Pittsfield, MA HUD Metro FMR Area metro area. Population: 8,106.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,245/mo
↑ 15.6% YoY
+39% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,269/mo
↑ 2.8% YoY
+32% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,626/mo
↑ 3.5% YoY
+38% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,109/mo
↑ 4.6% YoY
+38% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,577/mo
↑ 19.0% YoY
+47% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,077 | $1,245 | +$168 (+15.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,234 | $1,269 | +$35 (+2.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,571 | $1,626 | +$55 (+3.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,016 | $2,109 | +$93 (+4.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,166 | $2,577 | +$411 (+19.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$50,760
$4,230/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$65,040
$5,420/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.