Massachusetts (21) has the
16th highest rent in the country out of 162 states and territories. The Fair Market Rent in Massachusetts
ranges from
$713 for a 2-bedroom apartment in
Western Worcester County, MA HUD Metro FMR Area
to $1,799 for a 2-bedroom unit in
Nantucket County, MA.
For FY 2012, the Nantucket County, MA (Nantucket County) rent for a studio or efficiency is $1,171 per month and $2,216 per month to rent a house or an apartment with 4 bedrooms.
The average Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom home in Massachusetts is $1,050 per month.
Approximately 15% of Americans qualify for some level of housing assistance. The population in
Massachusetts is around 278,994 people. So, there are around 41,849 people in Massachusetts who could be receiving housing benefits from the HUD.
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What is Fair Market Rent?
Fair Market Rent is determined each fiscal year by the HUD and is used to set payment standards for federal housing assistance programs in Massachusetts.
Fair Market Rent is the 40th-percentile of typical rentals in a given region.
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Massachusetts Fair Market Rent for 2012