Most Expensive Metros for Rent in Massachusetts — FY2026

U.S. metro areas with the highest HUD 2-bedroom Fair Market Rents in Massachusetts. Highest 2-bedroom FMR first, based on official HUD data. · View national rankings →

Most Expensive Metros for Rent Least Expensive Metros for Rent Biggest Rent Increases Highest Income Limits
# Metro Area State Studio 2BR 4BR
1 Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH HUD Metro FMR Area MA $2,359 $2,941 $3,894
2 Easton-Raynham, MA HUD Metro FMR Area MA $1,931 $2,550 $3,679
3 Barnstable Town, MA MSA MA $1,834 $2,422 $3,428
4 Lowell, MA HUD Metro FMR Area MA $1,621 $2,351 $3,113
5 Brockton, MA HUD Metro FMR Area MA $1,631 $2,311 $3,060
6 Lawrence, MA-NH HUD Metro FMR Area MA $1,565 $2,270 $3,006
7 Eastern Worcester County, MA HUD Metro FMR Area MA $1,493 $2,166 $3,380
8 Taunton-Mansfield-Norton, MA HUD Metro FMR Area MA $1,433 $2,078 $2,751
9 Worcester, MA HUD Metro FMR Area MA $1,588 $2,056 $2,825
10 Amherst Town-Northampton, MA MSA MA $1,382 $2,004 $2,702
11 Fitchburg-Leominster, MA HUD Metro FMR Area MA $1,206 $1,749 $2,637
12 Springfield, MA HUD Metro FMR Area MA $1,219 $1,734 $2,296
13 Providence-Fall River, RI-MA HUD Metro FMR Area MA $1,318 $1,729 $2,480
14 Berkshire County, MA (part) HUD Metro FMR Area MA $1,250 $1,709 $2,867
15 Pittsfield, MA HUD Metro FMR Area MA $1,245 $1,626 $2,577
16 Western Worcester County, MA HUD Metro FMR Area MA $1,096 $1,532 $2,570
17 New Bedford, MA HUD Metro FMR Area MA $1,203 $1,527 $2,289