FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Western Connecticut Planning Region
Studio
$1,731
1BR
$2,100
2BR
$2,511
3BR
$3,036
4BR
$3,598
Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
FIPS 09190 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT MSA
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 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $2,511/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$100,440/yr ($8,370/mo). Area Median Income is $156,800.
At CT's state minimum wage of $16.35/hr, a worker would need to work 119 hours/week to afford that rent.
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $156,800
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $32,950 | $37,650 | $42,350 | $47,050 | $50,850 | $54,600 |
| 50% AMI | $54,900 | $62,750 | $70,600 | $78,400 | $84,700 | $90,950 |
| 80% AMI | $82,000 | $93,700 | $105,400 | $117,100 | $126,500 | $135,850 |