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

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Fitchburg-Leominster, MA HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,749 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $1,206, 1-bedroom is $1,410, 3-bedroom is $2,247, and 4-bedroom is $2,637.

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

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $69,960 per year ($5,830 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,749 in Fitchburg-Leominster, MA HUD Metro FMR Area.

FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Fitchburg-Leominster, MA HUD Metro FMR Area

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

Studio

$1,206

1BR

$1,410

2BR

$1,749

3BR

$2,247

4BR

$2,637

Hours/week at min wage

90 hrs

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

National rank

#115

of 661 U.S. metros (top 18% most expensive)

YoY change (2BR)

+5.3%

+$88 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +63.5%

Voucher payment standard

$1,574–$1,924

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

Fitchburg-Leominster, MA HUD Metro FMR Area

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FY2026 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$1,206	$14,472
1-Bedroom	$1,410	$16,920
2-Bedroom	$1,749	$20,988
3-Bedroom	$2,247	$26,964
4-Bedroom	$2,637	$31,644

Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend

FY2020 $1,077 → FY2026 $1,749

Fiscal Year	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
FY2026	$1,206	$1,410	$1,749	$2,247	$2,637
FY2025	$1,139	$1,332	$1,661	$2,165	$2,475
FY2024	$1,072	$1,238	$1,582	$2,055	$2,373
FY2023	$989	$1,047	$1,358	$1,748	$2,040
FY2022	$865	$871	$1,146	$1,447	$1,727
FY2021	$807	$812	$1,070	$1,346	$1,569
FY2020	$812	$818	$1,077	$1,358	$1,524

View full FMR history back to FY2000 →

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $113,900

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

$20,988/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

18.4% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$69,960/yr

$5,830/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	$996	$1,139	$1,281	$1,537	$1,651
60% AMI Maximum	$1,195	$1,366	$1,537	$1,845	$1,981

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	$1,206	$1,410	$1,749	$1,850	$1,850
Low HOME Rent	$1,152	$1,317	$1,482	$1,646	$1,778

Compare Fitchburg-Leominster, MA HUD Metro FMR Area With Other MA Metros

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