Metro FMR area · MA, NH · HUD FY 2027
Lawrence, MA-NH Fair Market Rent
HUD’s FY 2027 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in the Lawrence, MA-NH area is $2,367 a month, 8% below the Massachusetts average and 34% above the U.S. average of $1,761. ZIP-level Small Area FMRs for its 44 ZIP codes range from $2,050 to $3,550.
- $2,3672-bedroom FMR+$97 (+4.3%) vs FY 2026
- $1,8091-bedroom FMRU.S.: $1,478
- $94,680Income for a 2-bedroomat 30% of income
- 461,498Residents2 counties (towns)
| Unit | Lawrence, MA-NH FY 2027 | FY 2026 | Change | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg | Income needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,677 | $1,565 | +$112 (+7.2%) | $1,994 | $1,379 | $67,080 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,809 | $1,730 | +$79 (+4.6%) | $2,087 | $1,478 | $72,360 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,367 | $2,270 | +$97 (+4.3%) | $2,566 | $1,761 | $94,680 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,820 | $2,722 | +$98 (+3.6%) | $3,111 | $2,266 | $112,800 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,111 | $3,006 | +$105 (+3.5%) | $3,453 | $2,607 | $124,440 |
Counties in this FMR area
| County | Residents in area |
|---|---|
| Essex County, MA | 312,849 |
| Rockingham County, NH | 148,649 |
Small Area FMRs by ZIP code
Small Area FMRs apply to Housing Choice Vouchers where HUD requires them or the housing authority opts in; otherwise the metro FMR above applies. The median ZIP’s 2-bedroom SAFMR is $2,410.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR | 2BR vs FY 2026 | 2BR vs area FMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01810 | $2,170 | $2,350 | $3,070 | $3,660 | $4,030 | +$130 (+4.4%) | 30% above |
| 01826 | $1,660 | $1,840 | $2,390 | $2,890 | $3,140 | +$60 (+2.6%) | 1% above |
| 01830 | $1,640 | $1,770 | $2,320 | $2,760 | $3,050 | +$110 (+5.0%) | 2% below |
| 01831 | $1,750 | $1,890 | $2,470 | $2,940 | $3,250 | +$100 (+4.2%) | 4% above |
| 01832 | $1,630 | $1,760 | $2,300 | $2,740 | $3,020 | +$60 (+2.7%) | 3% below |
| 01833 | $2,130 | $2,300 | $3,010 | $3,590 | $3,960 | +$10 (+0.3%) | 27% above |
| 01834 | $1,470 | $1,590 | $2,080 | $2,480 | $2,730 | −$10 (−0.5%) | 12% below |
| 01835 | $1,710 | $1,840 | $2,410 | $2,870 | $3,170 | +$170 (+7.6%) | 2% above |
| 01840 | $1,500 | $1,620 | $2,120 | $2,530 | $2,790 | +$110 (+5.5%) | 10% below |
| 01841 | $1,540 | $1,660 | $2,170 | $2,590 | $2,850 | +$160 (+8.0%) | 8% below |
| 01842 | $1,750 | $1,890 | $2,470 | $2,940 | $3,250 | +$100 (+4.2%) | 4% above |
| 01843 | $1,760 | $1,900 | $2,490 | $2,970 | $3,270 | +$100 (+4.2%) | 5% above |
| 01844 | $1,740 | $1,870 | $2,450 | $2,920 | $3,220 | +$140 (+6.1%) | 4% above |
| 01845 | $2,130 | $2,300 | $3,010 | $3,590 | $3,960 | +$20 (+0.7%) | 27% above |
| 01860 | $1,840 | $1,950 | $2,310 | $2,780 | $3,060 | −$250 (−9.8%) | 2% below |
| 01876 | $2,190 | $2,420 | $3,150 | $3,800 | $4,140 | −$100 (−3.1%) | 33% above |
| 01885 | $1,750 | $1,890 | $2,470 | $2,940 | $3,250 | +$100 (+4.2%) | 4% above |
| 01913 | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 | +$90 (+3.5%) | 12% above |
| 01921 | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 | +$90 (+3.5%) | 12% above |
| 01922 | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 | +$90 (+3.5%) | 12% above |
| 01985 | $1,940 | $2,110 | $2,770 | $3,320 | $3,660 | −$300 (−9.8%) | 17% above |
| 03036 | $1,700 | $1,800 | $2,360 | $2,920 | $3,130 | −$80 (−3.3%) | about the same as |
| 03038 | $1,520 | $1,610 | $2,110 | $2,770 | $2,780 | +$80 (+3.9%) | 11% below |
| 03041 | $1,630 | $1,760 | $2,300 | $2,740 | $3,020 | +$80 (+3.6%) | 3% below |
| 03042 | $1,770 | $1,900 | $2,490 | $2,970 | $3,350 | −$10 (−0.4%) | 5% above |
| 03044 | $2,230 | $2,410 | $3,150 | $3,750 | $4,140 | +$130 (+4.3%) | 33% above |
| 03053 | $1,890 | $1,900 | $2,490 | $3,380 | $3,400 | +$130 (+5.5%) | 5% above |
| 03073 | $1,630 | $1,760 | $2,300 | $2,740 | $3,020 | +$80 (+3.6%) | 3% below |
| 03076 | $1,410 | $1,560 | $2,050 | $2,540 | $2,710 | +$130 (+6.8%) | 13% below |
| 03077 | $1,520 | $1,580 | $2,070 | $2,770 | $2,780 | −$90 (−4.2%) | 13% below |
| 03079 | $1,590 | $1,710 | $2,240 | $2,670 | $2,940 | +$90 (+4.2%) | 5% below |
| 03087 | $2,510 | $2,710 | $3,550 | $4,230 | $4,670 | +$140 (+4.1%) | 50% above |
| 03290 | $1,560 | $1,630 | $2,140 | $2,770 | $2,880 | −$30 (−1.4%) | 10% below |
| 03811 | $1,410 | $1,560 | $2,050 | $2,450 | $2,710 | +$140 (+7.3%) | 13% below |
| 03819 | $1,600 | $1,760 | $2,310 | $2,770 | $3,060 | −$250 (−9.8%) | 2% below |
| 03826 | $1,410 | $1,560 | $2,050 | $2,450 | $2,710 | +$280 (+15.8%) | 13% below |
| 03827 | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 | +$90 (+3.5%) | 12% above |
| 03833 | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 | +$90 (+3.5%) | 12% above |
| 03841 | $1,410 | $1,560 | $2,050 | $2,450 | $2,710 | +$220 (+12.0%) | 13% below |
| 03848 | $1,450 | $1,560 | $2,050 | $2,450 | $2,710 | +$240 (+13.3%) | 13% below |
| 03858 | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 | +$90 (+3.5%) | 12% above |
| 03859 | $1,630 | $1,760 | $2,300 | $2,740 | $3,020 | +$80 (+3.6%) | 3% below |
| 03865 | $1,570 | $1,700 | $2,220 | $2,650 | $2,920 | +$60 (+2.8%) | 6% below |
| 03873 | $1,820 | $1,960 | $2,570 | $3,060 | $3,380 | −$100 (−3.7%) | 9% above |
Sources
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, HUD User Fair Market Rents: FY 2027 FMRs (file dated August 26, 2026) and FY 2026 FMRs (file dated April 21, 2026).
- HUD User Small Area Fair Market Rents: FY 2027 SAFMRs (file dated August 31, 2026) and FY 2026 SAFMRs (file dated April 21, 2026).
Fair Market Rents are HUD’s estimate of gross rent (rent plus utilities) for a modest unit, set at the 40th percentile of recent-mover rents. FY 2027 is HUD’s fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026. Housing authorities set voucher payment standards from these figures; check yours.