FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Hampden County
Studio
$1,219
1BR
$1,382
2BR
$1,734
3BR
$2,127
4BR
$2,296
Hampden County, Massachusetts
FIPS 25013 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Springfield, MA HUD Metro FMR Area
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $1,219 | $14,628 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,382 | $16,584 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,734 | $20,808 |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,127 | $25,524 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,296 | $27,552 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $1,734/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$69,360/yr ($5,780/mo). Area Median Income is $96,700.
At MA's state minimum wage of $15.00/hr, a worker would need to work 89 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,219 | $1,382 | $1,734 | $2,127 | $2,296 |
| FY2025 | $1,044 | $1,205 | $1,496 | $1,823 | $2,037 |
| FY2024 | $934 | $1,115 | $1,375 | $1,669 | $1,954 |
| FY2023 | $818 | $987 | $1,223 | $1,497 | $1,799 |
| FY2022 | $727 | $874 | $1,094 | $1,353 | $1,623 |
| FY2021 | $745 | $891 | $1,129 | $1,404 | $1,648 |
| FY2020 | $737 | $875 | $1,115 | $1,389 | $1,611 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $96,700
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $27,650 | $31,600 | $35,550 | $39,450 | $42,650 | $45,800 |
| 50% AMI | $46,000 | $52,550 | $59,200 | $65,750 | $71,050 | $76,300 |
| 80% AMI | $73,650 | $84,200 | $94,700 | $105,200 | $113,650 | $122,050 |