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

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Manchester, NH HUD Metro FMR Area is $2,037 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $1,404, 1-bedroom is $1,552, 3-bedroom is $2,442, and 4-bedroom is $2,697.

What income do you need to afford the FMR in Manchester, NH HUD Metro FMR Area?

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $81,480 per year ($6,790 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $2,037 in Manchester, NH HUD Metro FMR Area.

FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Manchester, NH HUD Metro FMR Area

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

Studio

$1,404

1BR

$1,552

2BR

$2,037

3BR

$2,442

4BR

$2,697

Hours/week at min wage

217 hrs

to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)

National rank

#56

of 661 U.S. metros (top 9% most expensive)

YoY change (2BR)

+4.6%

+$89 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +55%

Voucher payment standard

$1,833–$2,241

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

Manchester, NH HUD Metro FMR Area

Metropolitan area · NH · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents

FY2026 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$1,404	$16,848
1-Bedroom	$1,552	$18,624
2-Bedroom	$2,037	$24,444
3-Bedroom	$2,442	$29,304
4-Bedroom	$2,697	$32,364

Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend

FY2020 $1,198 → FY2026 $2,037

Fiscal Year	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
FY2026	$1,404	$1,552	$2,037	$2,442	$2,697
FY2025	$1,336	$1,485	$1,948	$2,347	$2,583
FY2024	$1,200	$1,348	$1,771	$2,141	$2,361
FY2023	$1,126	$1,264	$1,646	$2,003	$2,255
FY2022	$972	$1,105	$1,413	$1,747	$1,932
FY2021	$896	$1,038	$1,314	$1,634	$1,782
FY2020	$801	$948	$1,198	$1,493	$1,623

View full FMR history back to FY2000 →

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $125,600

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$26,400	$30,200	$33,950	$37,700	$40,750	$44,360
50% AMI (Very Low)	$44,000	$50,250	$56,550	$62,800	$67,850	$72,850
80% AMI (Low)	$70,350	$80,400	$90,450	$100,500	$108,550	$116,600

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$24,444/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

19.5% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$81,480/yr

$6,790/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	$1,099	$1,256	$1,413	$1,695	$1,821
60% AMI Maximum	$1,318	$1,507	$1,695	$2,034	$2,185

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	$1,404	$1,552	$2,037	$2,041	$2,041
Low HOME Rent	$1,100	$1,256	$1,413	$1,570	$1,696

Compare Manchester, NH HUD Metro FMR Area With Other NH Metros

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