2025 Section 8 Rents and Fair Market Rents in Massachusetts
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Massachusetts Section 8 Market Overview
Section 8 rental rates in Massachusetts vary by location and unit size. The average Fair Market Rent across all bedroom types is approximately $2156 per month. Studio apartments average $1566/month, while 4-bedroom units average $2885/month. These rates are established by HUD and updated annually to reflect current market conditions.
Section 8 Rents by City in Massachusetts. Click column headers to sort.
County Name / City | Studio Rent | 1 Bedroom Rent | 2 Bedroom Rent | 3 Bedroom Rent | 4 Bedroom Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Barnstable Town | $1,520 | $1,620 | $2,130 | $2,600 | $2,950 |
Berkshire County | $1,120 | $1,260 | $1,650 | $2,000 | $2,720 |
Boston Cambridge Quincy | $2,212 | $2,377 | $2,827 | $3,418 | $3,765 |
Brockton | $1,420 | $1,510 | $1,990 | $2,520 | $2,830 |
Dukes County | $1,690 | $1,886 | $2,156 | $2,911 | $2,922 |
Eastern Worcester County | $1,340 | $1,510 | $1,980 | $2,790 | $3,080 |
Easton Raynham | $1,890 | $1,903 | $2,500 | $3,023 | $3,747 |
Fitchburg Leominster | $1,180 | $1,360 | $1,740 | $2,260 | $2,610 |
Franklin County | $1,220 | $1,460 | $1,800 | $2,180 | $2,560 |
Lawrence | $1,370 | $1,510 | $1,990 | $2,410 | $2,650 |
Lowell | $1,670 | $1,850 | $2,430 | $2,940 | $3,240 |
Nantucket County | $1,910 | $1,922 | $2,526 | $3,096 | $3,423 |
New Bedford | $1,590 | $1,700 | $2,230 | $2,830 | $3,170 |
Pittsfield | $1,220 | $1,410 | $1,810 | $2,300 | $2,540 |
Providence Fall River | $1,289 | $1,398 | $1,693 | $2,047 | $2,536 |
Springfield | $1,200 | $1,440 | $1,770 | $2,150 | $2,520 |
Taunton Mansfield Norton | $1,245 | $1,398 | $1,837 | $2,319 | $2,482 |
Western Worcester County | $1,000 | $1,070 | $1,400 | $1,950 | $2,320 |
Worcester | $1,300 | $1,310 | $1,680 | $2,030 | $2,240 |
Browse Section 8 Fair Market Rents for all cities and counties in Massachusetts. Click any city name to view detailed rent data by zip code. The table above shows HUD's payment standards for studio through 4-bedroom units in each location.
Why Invest in Section 8 Properties in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts offers opportunities for Section 8 real estate investors through stable government-backed rental income. Properties that accept Housing Choice Vouchers benefit from reduced vacancy rates, guaranteed payments from local housing authorities, and long-term tenant retention. Use the data below to identify high-yield markets within Massachusetts.
How to Use Massachusetts Section 8 Rent Data
- Compare FMR rates across different cities in Massachusetts to identify the most profitable markets
- Analyze rent differences between bedroom counts to determine optimal property types for investment
- Calculate potential ROI by comparing Massachusetts Section 8 rents against property purchase prices
- Review city-level and zip code data for granular market analysis in your target area