What is the Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT MSA?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT MSA is $2,511 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $1,731, 1-bedroom is $2,100, 3-bedroom is $3,036, and 4-bedroom is $3,598.

What income do you need to afford the FMR in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT MSA?

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $100,440 per year ($8,370 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $2,511 in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT MSA.

FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT MSA

The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:

Studio

$1,731

1BR

$2,100

2BR

$2,511

3BR

$3,036

4BR

$3,598

Hours/week at min wage

119 hrs

to afford the 2BR FMR @ $16.35/hr (CT)

National rank

#22

of 661 U.S. metros (top 4% most expensive)

Voucher payment standard

$2,260–$2,762

PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR

Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT MSA

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FY2026 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$1,731	$20,772
1-Bedroom	$2,100	$25,200
2-Bedroom	$2,511	$30,132
3-Bedroom	$3,036	$36,432
4-Bedroom	$3,598	$43,176

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $156,800

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$32,950	$37,650	$42,350	$47,050	$50,850	$54,600
50% AMI (Very Low)	$54,900	$62,750	$70,600	$78,400	$84,700	$90,950
80% AMI (Low)	$82,000	$93,700	$105,400	$117,100	$126,500	$135,850

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$30,132/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

19.2% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$100,440/yr

$8,370/mo gross income

FY2026 LIHTC Maximum Rents

Maximum gross rents for Low-Income Housing Tax Credit units, by income band. Full LIHTC details →

AMI Band	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
50% AMI Maximum	$1,372	$1,568	$1,764	$2,116	$2,273
60% AMI Maximum	$1,646	$1,881	$2,116	$2,540	$2,728

FY2026 HOME Program Rent Limits

Maximum rents for HOME Investment Partnerships–funded units. High HOME rents apply to most assisted units; Low HOME rents apply to the lowest-income set-aside units. Full HOME rent details →

Limit Type	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
High HOME Rent	$1,731	$2,100	$2,511	$2,548	$2,548
Low HOME Rent	$1,372	$1,568	$1,765	$1,960	$2,117

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Counties in This FMR Area

Western Connecticut Planning Region