Massachusetts (MA) has the
9th highest rent in the country out of 54 states and territories. The Fair Market Rent in Massachusetts
ranges from
$806 for a 2-bedroom apartment in
Berkshire County, MA (part) HUD Metro FMR Area
to $1,693 for a 2-bedroom unit in
Nantucket County, MA.
For FY 2011, the Nantucket County, MA (Nantucket County) rent for a studio or efficiency is $1,102 per month and $2,086 per month to rent a house or an apartment with 4 bedrooms.
The average Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom home in Massachusetts is $1,119 per month.
Approximately 15% of Americans qualify for some level of housing assistance. The population in
Massachusetts is around 6,349,097 people. So, there are around 952,365 people in Massachusetts who could be receiving housing benefits from the HUD.
Click on your region in the list below or on the map to see a more detailed break down of rental prices.
What is Fair Market Rent?
Fair Market Rent is determined each fiscal year by the HUD and is used to set payment standards for federal housing assistance programs in Massachusetts.
Fair Market Rent is the 40th-percentile of typical rentals in a given region.
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Massachusetts Fair Market Rent for 2011