FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Berkshire County
Studio
$1,245
1BR
$1,269
2BR
$1,626
3BR
$2,109
4BR
$2,577
Berkshire County, Massachusetts
FIPS 25003 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Pittsfield, MA HUD Metro FMR Area
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 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $1,626/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$65,040/yr ($5,420/mo). Area Median Income is $109,400.
At MA's state minimum wage of $15.00/hr, a worker would need to work 84 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| 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 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $109,400
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $27,650 | $31,600 | $35,550 | $39,500 | $42,700 | $45,850 |
| 50% AMI | $46,100 | $52,700 | $59,300 | $65,850 | $71,150 | $76,400 |
| 80% AMI | $73,750 | $84,300 | $94,850 | $105,350 | $113,800 | $122,250 |