What is the Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Pittsfield, MA HUD Metro FMR Area?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Pittsfield, MA HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,626 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $1,245, 1-bedroom is $1,269, 3-bedroom is $2,109, and 4-bedroom is $2,577.

What income do you need to afford the FMR in Pittsfield, MA HUD Metro FMR Area?

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $65,040 per year ($5,420 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,626 in Pittsfield, MA HUD Metro FMR Area.

FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Pittsfield, MA HUD Metro FMR Area

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

Studio

$1,245

1BR

$1,269

2BR

$1,626

3BR

$2,109

4BR

$2,577

Hours/week at min wage

84 hrs

to afford the 2BR FMR @ $15.00/hr (MA)

YoY change (2BR)

+3.5%

+$55 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +41%

Voucher payment standard

$1,463–$1,789

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

Pittsfield, MA HUD Metro FMR Area

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FY2026 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$1,245	$14,940
1-Bedroom	$1,269	$15,228
2-Bedroom	$1,626	$19,512
3-Bedroom	$2,109	$25,308
4-Bedroom	$2,577	$30,924

Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend

FY2020 $1,026 → FY2026 $1,626

Fiscal Year	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
FY2026	$1,245	$1,269	$1,626	$2,109	$2,577
FY2025	$1,077	$1,234	$1,571	$2,016	$2,166
FY2024	$950	$1,100	$1,402	$1,807	$1,867
FY2023	$928	$1,095	$1,388	$1,773	$1,876
FY2022	$848	$1,013	$1,277	$1,623	$1,759
FY2021	$761	$916	$1,153	$1,456	$1,626
FY2020	$669	$815	$1,026	$1,309	$1,428

View full FMR history back to FY2000 →

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $109,400

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$27,650	$31,600	$35,550	$39,500	$42,700	$45,850
50% AMI (Very Low)	$46,100	$52,700	$59,300	$65,850	$71,150	$76,400
80% AMI (Low)	$73,750	$84,300	$94,850	$105,350	$113,800	$122,250

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$19,512/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

17.8% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$65,040/yr

$5,420/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	$957	$1,094	$1,230	$1,476	$1,586
60% AMI Maximum	$1,148	$1,312	$1,476	$1,772	$1,903

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	$1,245	$1,269	$1,626	$1,777	$1,777
Low HOME Rent	$1,152	$1,317	$1,482	$1,646	$1,778

Compare Pittsfield, MA HUD Metro FMR Area With Other MA Metros

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