Renting · Section 8

Data from November 2026

Renting in Bristol County, Massachusetts

Bristol County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,668–$2,589 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,245 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $32.08–$49.79 an hour, full time.

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Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms: $1,668–$2,589; a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027; HUD sets it by area: from the lowest to the highest of the 4 areas in Bristol County.
Typical rent: $1,245; a month, Census, Average 2020–2024; 29% less than in Massachusetts
Wage needed: $32.08–$49.79; an hour, 2 bedrooms; Or $66,720–$103,560 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
Rent-burdened households: 52%; spend 30% or more of income on rent; About the same as in Massachusetts

Source: Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site) Source: American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates Average 2020–2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (external site)

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Renting in Bristol County: what sets it apart

What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.

Bristol County has the lowest typical rent in its area: $1,245, less than any of its 6 neighboring counties; next is Dukes County ($1,277).

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).

Fair market rent

What HUD sets for each size

Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Bristol County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.

The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)

HUD splits this county into 4 areas with different fair market rents: for 2 bedrooms they run from $1,668 to $2,589. The table is for Providence-Fall River, RI-MA HUD Metro FMR Area, the area where most people live; below you see every area with its towns. Includes basic utilities.

According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Bristol County was $2,072 a month in September 2026: 2.3% more than 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data

Fair market rent by size in Providence-Fall River, RI-MA HUD Metro FMR Area To pay the fair market rent without spending more than 30% of income, working full time (40 hours a week).

Fair market rent and wage needed. To pay the fair market rent without spending more than 30% of income, working full time (40 hours a week).
Size	Fair rent per month	Hourly wage	Income needed per year
Studio	$1,423	$27.37	$56,920
1 bedroom	$1,509	$29.02	$60,360
2 bedrooms	$1,879	$36.13	$75,160
3 bedrooms	$2,302	$44.27	$92,080
4 bedrooms	$2,615	$50.29	$104,600

HUD area: Providence-Fall River, RI-MA HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027

Fair market rent by HUD area in Bristol County

HUD splits this county into 4 areas, each with its own fair market rent. Find your town in its area's list; the housing agency tells you which one it uses for your voucher.

Fair market rent by HUD area in Bristol County
HUD area	Studio	1 bd	2 bd	3 bd	4 bd	Hourly wage, 2 bd
Providence-Fall River, RI-MA HUD Metro FMR Area The area where most people live 8 towns in this area Attleboro city, Fall River city, North Attleborough Town city, Rehoboth town, Seekonk town, Somerset town, Swansea town, Westport town	$1,423	$1,509	$1,879	$2,302	$2,615	$36.13
New Bedford, MA HUD Metro FMR Area 5 towns in this area Acushnet town, Dartmouth town, Fairhaven town, Freetown town, New Bedford city	$1,297	$1,305	$1,668	$1,987	$2,524	$32.08
Taunton-Mansfield-Norton, MA HUD Metro FMR Area 5 towns in this area Berkley town, Dighton town, Mansfield town, Norton town, Taunton city	$1,517	$1,666	$2,179	$2,596	$2,864	$41.90
Easton-Raynham, MA HUD Metro FMR Area 2 towns in this area Easton town, Raynham town	$1,971	$2,209	$2,589	$3,085	$3,651	$49.79

HUD fair market rent by area and size, per month, Fiscal year 2027. The wage is what full-time work must pay to rent 2 bedrooms without spending more than 30% of income. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027 Source: Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)

By ZIP code

The fair market rent for your ZIP code

HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 55 ZIP codes in Bristol County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.

For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,560 in 02721 to $2,990 in 02375.

Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)

Fair market rent by ZIP code, HUD area and size, Fiscal year 2027. A ZIP code that crosses a HUD area line appears once per area.

02048	Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH	$2,130	$2,230	$2,650	$3,180	$3,510
02048	Providence-Fall River, RI-MA	$2,130	$2,230	$2,650	$3,180	$3,510
02048	Taunton-Mansfield-Norton, MA	$2,130	$2,230	$2,650	$3,180	$3,510
02356	Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH	$2,130	$2,240	$2,650	$3,180	$3,700
02356	Easton-Raynham, MA	$2,130	$2,240	$2,650	$3,180	$3,700
02357	Easton-Raynham, MA	$1,960	$2,200	$2,620	$3,150	$3,650
02375	Brockton, MA	$2,280	$2,550	$2,990	$3,560	$4,220
02375	Easton-Raynham, MA	$2,280	$2,550	$2,990	$3,560	$4,220
02375	Taunton-Mansfield-Norton, MA	$2,280	$2,550	$2,990	$3,560	$4,220
02702	Brockton, MA	$1,780	$1,790	$2,290	$2,730	$3,470
02702	New Bedford, MA	$1,780	$1,790	$2,290	$2,730	$3,470
02702	Taunton-Mansfield-Norton, MA	$1,780	$1,790	$2,290	$2,730	$3,470
02703	Providence-Fall River, RI-MA	$1,620	$1,720	$2,140	$2,620	$2,980
02715	Providence-Fall River, RI-MA	$1,290	$1,430	$1,880	$2,310	$2,480
02715	Taunton-Mansfield-Norton, MA	$1,290	$1,430	$1,880	$2,310	$2,480
02717	New Bedford, MA	$1,980	$2,020	$2,570	$3,080	$3,810
02717	Providence-Fall River, RI-MA	$1,980	$2,020	$2,570	$3,080	$3,810
02718	Easton-Raynham, MA	$1,750	$1,920	$2,510	$2,990	$3,320
02718	Taunton-Mansfield-Norton, MA	$1,750	$1,920	$2,510	$2,990	$3,320
02719	New Bedford, MA	$1,240	$1,240	$1,590	$1,890	$2,410
02720	Providence-Fall River, RI-MA	$1,360	$1,450	$1,800	$2,210	$2,510
02721	Providence-Fall River, RI-MA	$1,190	$1,270	$1,560	$1,880	$2,240
02723	Providence-Fall River, RI-MA	$1,260	$1,330	$1,660	$2,030	$2,310
02724	Providence-Fall River, RI-MA	$1,280	$1,360	$1,690	$2,070	$2,350
02725	Providence-Fall River, RI-MA	$1,350	$1,440	$1,790	$2,200	$2,490
02726	Providence-Fall River, RI-MA	$1,430	$1,520	$1,890	$2,320	$2,630
02740	New Bedford, MA	$1,230	$1,240	$1,580	$1,880	$2,390
02743	New Bedford, MA	$1,290	$1,300	$1,660	$1,980	$2,510
02744	New Bedford, MA	$1,280	$1,290	$1,650	$1,970	$2,500
02745	New Bedford, MA	$1,250	$1,260	$1,610	$1,920	$2,440
02746	New Bedford, MA	$1,290	$1,300	$1,660	$1,980	$2,510
02747	New Bedford, MA	$1,700	$1,720	$2,190	$2,620	$3,290
02747	Providence-Fall River, RI-MA	$1,700	$1,720	$2,190	$2,620	$3,290
02748	New Bedford, MA	$1,620	$1,640	$2,090	$2,490	$3,160
02748	Providence-Fall River, RI-MA	$1,620	$1,640	$2,090	$2,490	$3,160
02760	Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH	$2,130	$2,230	$2,650	$3,180	$3,510
02760	Providence-Fall River, RI-MA	$2,130	$2,230	$2,650	$3,180	$3,510
02763	Providence-Fall River, RI-MA	$1,510	$1,600	$2,000	$2,450	$2,790
02764	Taunton-Mansfield-Norton, MA	$1,550	$1,700	$2,230	$2,660	$2,930
02766	Providence-Fall River, RI-MA	$1,960	$2,150	$2,810	$3,350	$3,690
02766	Taunton-Mansfield-Norton, MA	$1,960	$2,150	$2,810	$3,350	$3,690
02767	Brockton, MA	$1,830	$2,040	$2,430	$2,890	$3,390
02767	Easton-Raynham, MA	$1,830	$2,040	$2,430	$2,890	$3,390
02767	Taunton-Mansfield-Norton, MA	$1,830	$2,040	$2,430	$2,890	$3,390
02769	Providence-Fall River, RI-MA	$1,260	$1,330	$1,660	$2,030	$2,310
02771	Providence-Fall River, RI-MA	$1,950	$2,060	$2,570	$3,150	$3,580
02777	Providence-Fall River, RI-MA	$1,430	$1,520	$1,890	$2,320	$2,630
02777	Taunton-Mansfield-Norton, MA	$1,430	$1,520	$1,890	$2,320	$2,630
02779	Brockton, MA	$1,610	$1,710	$2,220	$2,660	$3,070
02779	Taunton-Mansfield-Norton, MA	$1,610	$1,710	$2,220	$2,660	$3,070
02780	Easton-Raynham, MA	$1,740	$1,750	$2,300	$2,760	$3,320
02780	Taunton-Mansfield-Norton, MA	$1,740	$1,750	$2,300	$2,760	$3,320
02790	New Bedford, MA	$1,460	$1,550	$1,930	$2,360	$2,690
02790	Providence-Fall River, RI-MA	$1,460	$1,550	$1,930	$2,360	$2,690
02791	Providence-Fall River, RI-MA	$1,460	$1,550	$1,930	$2,360	$2,690

ZIP code 2 bd3 bd
02048 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $2,650$3,180
02048 · Providence-Fall River, RI-MA $2,650$3,180
02048 · Taunton-Mansfield-Norton, MA $2,650$3,180
02356 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $2,650$3,180
02356 · Easton-Raynham, MA $2,650$3,180
02357 · Easton-Raynham, MA $2,620$3,150
02375 · Brockton, MA $2,990$3,560
02375 · Easton-Raynham, MA $2,990$3,560
02375 · Taunton-Mansfield-Norton, MA $2,990$3,560
02702 · Brockton, MA $2,290$2,730
02702 · New Bedford, MA $2,290$2,730
02702 · Taunton-Mansfield-Norton, MA $2,290$2,730
02703 · Providence-Fall River, RI-MA $2,140$2,620
02715 · Providence-Fall River, RI-MA $1,880$2,310
02715 · Taunton-Mansfield-Norton, MA $1,880$2,310
02717 · New Bedford, MA $2,570$3,080
02717 · Providence-Fall River, RI-MA $2,570$3,080
02718 · Easton-Raynham, MA $2,510$2,990
02718 · Taunton-Mansfield-Norton, MA $2,510$2,990
02719 · New Bedford, MA $1,590$1,890
02720 · Providence-Fall River, RI-MA $1,800$2,210
02721 · Providence-Fall River, RI-MA $1,560$1,880
02723 · Providence-Fall River, RI-MA $1,660$2,030
02724 · Providence-Fall River, RI-MA $1,690$2,070
02725 · Providence-Fall River, RI-MA $1,790$2,200
02726 · Providence-Fall River, RI-MA $1,890$2,320
02740 · New Bedford, MA $1,580$1,880
02743 · New Bedford, MA $1,660$1,980
02744 · New Bedford, MA $1,650$1,970
02745 · New Bedford, MA $1,610$1,920
02746 · New Bedford, MA $1,660$1,980
02747 · New Bedford, MA $2,190$2,620
02747 · Providence-Fall River, RI-MA $2,190$2,620
02748 · New Bedford, MA $2,090$2,490
02748 · Providence-Fall River, RI-MA $2,090$2,490
02760 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $2,650$3,180
02760 · Providence-Fall River, RI-MA $2,650$3,180
02763 · Providence-Fall River, RI-MA $2,000$2,450
02764 · Taunton-Mansfield-Norton, MA $2,230$2,660
02766 · Providence-Fall River, RI-MA $2,810$3,350
02766 · Taunton-Mansfield-Norton, MA $2,810$3,350
02767 · Brockton, MA $2,430$2,890
02767 · Easton-Raynham, MA $2,430$2,890
02767 · Taunton-Mansfield-Norton, MA $2,430$2,890
02769 · Providence-Fall River, RI-MA $1,660$2,030
02771 · Providence-Fall River, RI-MA $2,570$3,150
02777 · Providence-Fall River, RI-MA $1,890$2,320
02777 · Taunton-Mansfield-Norton, MA $1,890$2,320
02779 · Brockton, MA $2,220$2,660
02779 · Taunton-Mansfield-Norton, MA $2,220$2,660
02780 · Easton-Raynham, MA $2,300$2,760
02780 · Taunton-Mansfield-Norton, MA $2,300$2,760
02790 · New Bedford, MA $1,930$2,360
02790 · Providence-Fall River, RI-MA $1,930$2,360
02791 · Providence-Fall River, RI-MA $1,930$2,360

Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)

Rent burden

How many households spend too much

HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Bristol County, 52% of renter households are in that position; in Massachusetts, 52%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).

Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.

52%

of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.

88,176 households rent in Bristol County

Spend half or more of their income 27%
Spend 30% or more, but less than half 25%
Spend less than 30% 48%

Compared with the state and the country

Bristol 52%
Massachusetts 52%
United States 51%

Low-income apartments

Low-income apartments in Bristol County

with tax credits (LIHTC): 59
HUD-assisted: 42
public housing: 24

12,861 homes in all; 10,573 of them low-income, according to HUD.

Cedarvale Apts Public housing 30 Olney St, Taunton 02780 408 homes, 404 low-income · Run by Taunton Housing Authority · Average payment: $511 a month · Average wait: 21 months · (508) 823-6308
Sunset Hill Public housing 7 Sunset Hl, Fall River 02724 355 low-income homes · Run by Fall River Housing Authority · Average payment: $517 a month · Average wait: 34 months · (508) 675-3500
Melville Towers Tax credit (LIHTC) 850 Pleasant St, New Bedford 320 low-income homes · 1 bd: 280 · 2 bd: 40 · In service since 2007 · For older adults
Melville Towers HUD-assisted 850 Pleasant St, New Bedford 02740 320 homes, 319 low-income · For older adults
Brickenwood Public housing 18 Walker St, New Bedford 02746 300 low-income homes · Run by New Bedford Housing Authority · Average payment: $743 a month · Average wait: 38 months · (508) 997-4806
Bay Village Public housing 65 S 1st St, New Bedford 02740 283 homes, 280 low-income · Run by New Bedford Housing Authority · Average payment: $697 a month · Average wait: 63 months · (508) 997-4806
Borden Street Housing HUD-assisted 111 Borden St, Fall River 02721 261 homes, 260 low-income · For older adults
Mitchell HGTS. Public housing 2100 S Main St, Fall River 02724 259 homes, 258 low-income · Run by Fall River Housing Authority · Average payment: $490 a month · Average wait: 23 months · (508) 675-3500
Holmes Apts Public housing 34 Whipple St, Fall River 02721 230 low-income homes · Run by Fall River Housing Authority · Average payment: $471 a month · Average wait: 18 months · (508) 675-3500
Presidential Heights Public housing 14 Adams St, New Bedford 02746 228 homes, 226 low-income · Run by New Bedford Housing Authority · Average payment: $653 a month · Average wait: 50 months · (508) 997-4806
Father Diaferio Village Public housing 220 Johnson St, Fall River 02723 224 low-income homes · Run by Fall River Housing Authority · Average payment: $652 a month · Average wait: 34 months · (508) 675-3500
Westlawn Public housing 220 Lindsey St, New Bedford 02740 219 low-income homes · Run by New Bedford Housing Authority · Average payment: $746 a month · Average wait: 53 months · (508) 997-4806
Duncan Dottin Place Public housing 105 Harwich St, New Bedford 02745 201 low-income homes · Run by New Bedford Housing Authority · Average payment: $794 a month · Average wait: 107 months · (508) 997-4806
The Crossroads HUD-assisted 500 Crossroads Dr, Dartmouth 02747 200 low-income homes · For older adults
Cardinal Medeiros Towers Public housing 1197 Robeson St, Fall River 02720 208 homes, 196 low-income · Run by Fall River Housing Authority · Average payment: $400 a month · Average wait: 20 months · (508) 675-3500
Bayberry Housing HUD-assisted 153 Oakdale St, New Bedford 02740 186 homes, 184 low-income · For older adults
Bay Village Apartments HUD-assisted 2000 Bay St, Fall River 02724 208 homes, 182 low-income · For families
Bay Village Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2000 Bay St, Fall River 208 homes, 182 low-income · Studio: 1 · 1 bd: 61 · 2 bd: 100 · 3 bd: 46 · In service since 2004
Shawmut Village Public housing 37 Cherokee Ct, New Bedford 02740 170 low-income homes · Run by New Bedford Housing Authority · Average payment: $732 a month · Average wait: 76 months · Homes at several sites · (508) 997-4806
Fairhaven Village HUD-assisted 330 Main St, Fairhaven 02719 169 low-income homes · For older adults
Ships Cove Apartments HUD-assisted 130 Canal St, Fall River 02721 201 homes, 162 low-income · For families
Hope Gardens HUD-assisted 847 Park St, Attleboro 02703 160 low-income homes · For older adults
Bedford Towers HUD-assisted 231 Middle St, New Bedford 02740 157 homes, 156 low-income · For families
Bennie Costa Plaza Public housing 227 Stevens St, Fall River 02721 156 low-income homes · Run by Fall River Housing Authority · Average payment: $753 a month · Average wait: 39 months · (508) 675-3500
Edward F. Doolan Apartments Public housing 103 Mitchell Dr, Fall River 02724 152 homes, 150 low-income · Run by Fall River Housing Authority · Average payment: $407 a month · Average wait: 31 months · (508) 675-3500
Norton Glen HUD-assisted 11 Norton Glen Rd, Norton 02766 150 low-income homes · For families · (508) 285-3260
Taber Mill Apts HUD-assisted 217 Deane St, New Bedford 02746 150 low-income homes · For older adults
Francis J. Barresi Heights Public housing 1863 Pleasant St, Fall River 02723 149 homes, 147 low-income · Run by Fall River Housing Authority · Average payment: $419 a month · Average wait: 26 months · (508) 675-3500
Satellite Village Public housing 1 Gemini Dr, New Bedford 02745 146 low-income homes · Run by New Bedford Housing Authority · Average payment: $845 a month · Average wait: 57 months · Homes at several sites · (508) 997-4806
Heritage Heights Public housing 100 Green St, Fall River 02720 127 low-income homes · Run by Fall River Housing Authority · Average payment: $600 a month · Average wait: 40 months · Homes at several sites · (508) 675-3500
Lafayette Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 20 Lafayette Dr, Fall River 125 low-income homes · Studio: 18 · 1 bd: 56 · 2 bd: 48 · 3 bd: 3 · In service since 2001
Lafayette Place HUD-assisted 20 Lafayette Dr, Fall River 02723 125 low-income homes · For older adults
Tecumseh Mill HUD-assisted 164 Hartwell St, Fall River 02721 124 low-income homes · For older adults
Solemar II HUD-assisted 124A Sun and Sea Dr, Dartmouth 02748 124 homes, 123 low-income · For older adults
Chestnut Farm Tax credit (LIHTC) 100 Chestnut Farm Way, Raynham 240 homes, 120 low-income · 1 bd: 48 · 2 bd: 168 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2004 · For families
Pleasant View Public housing 1 Pleasant Vw, Fall River 02720 119 low-income homes · Run by Fall River Housing Authority · Average payment: $668 a month · Average wait: 21 months · (508) 675-3500
Car Barn the HUD-assisted 1959 Purchase St, New Bedford 02740 114 low-income homes · For older adults
New Verdean Tax credit (LIHTC) 99 Acushnet Ave, New Bedford 110 low-income homes · 1 bd: 7 · 2 bd: 87 · 3 bd: 10 · 4 bd: 6 · In service since 2016 · For families
Caroline and Hilliside Court Public housing 525 Coggeshall St, New Bedford 02746 108 homes, 103 low-income · Run by New Bedford Housing Authority · Average payment: $463 a month · Average wait: 26 months · Homes at several sites · (508) 997-4806
Boa Vista Public housing 134 S 2nd St, New Bedford 02740 100 homes, 99 low-income · Run by New Bedford Housing Authority · Average payment: $429 a month · Average wait: 8 months · (508) 997-4806
Knitting Mill Tax credit (LIHTC) 69 Alden St, Fall River 100 homes, 99 low-income · 1 bd: 74 · 2 bd: 26 · In service since 2019 · For families
Curtain Lofts Tax credit (LIHTC) 420 Quequechan St, Fall River 97 low-income homes · 1 bd: 87 · 2 bd: 10 · In service since 2011 · For older adults, people with disabilities, people experiencing homelessness
Oakwood Senior Estates Tax credit (LIHTC) 500 Swansea Mall Dr, Swansea 120 homes, 96 low-income · 1 bd: 104 · 2 bd: 16 · In service since 1996 · For older adults
Gardner Terrace I HUD-assisted 46 Pine St, Attleboro 02703 92 low-income homes · For older adults
Somerset North Farm LP Tax credit (LIHTC) 3200 County St, Somerset 90 low-income homes · 1 bd: 72 · 2 bd: 18 · In service since 1999
Olympia Towers HUD-assisted 693 Purchase St, New Bedford 02740 90 homes, 89 low-income · For older adults
Harborview Towers HUD-assisted 280 Acushnet Ave, New Bedford 02740 144 homes, 88 low-income · For families
Academy the HUD-assisted 102 S Main St, Fall River 02721 85 low-income homes · For older adults
United Front Two (new Bedford) Tax credit (LIHTC) 285 Ash St, New Bedford 85 low-income homes · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 40 · 3 bd: 32 · 4 bd: 3 · In service since 2011 · For people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
Munroe Terrace/Dartmouth HA HUD-assisted 1 Anderson Way, Dartmouth 02747 80 low-income homes · For older adults
Fairfax Gardens Tax credit (LIHTC) Fairground Ave, Taunton 78 low-income homes · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 46 · 3 bd: 23 · 4 bd: 5 · In service since 2013 · For families
School Street HUD-assisted 31 School St, Taunton 02780 75 low-income homes · For older adults
Whaler's Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 90 Riverside Ave, New Bedford 75 low-income homes · Studio: 1 · 1 bd: 69 · 2 bd: 5
Lenox Green Tax credit (LIHTC) Mason ST, Taunton 72 low-income homes · 1 bd: 41 · 2 bd: 26 · 3 bd: 5 · In service since 2014 · For families
Pine Grove Tax credit (LIHTC) 240 High St, Taunton 72 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 60 · In service since 1994
Wamsutta Apts Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 184 State St, New Bedford 78 homes, 71 low-income · Studio: 1 · 1 bd: 71 · 2 bd: 6 · In service since 1999
King Village HUD-assisted 276 Cottage St, New Bedford 02740 68 low-income homes · For older adults
Robertson on the River Tax credit (LIHTC) 120 Ingell St, Taunton 64 low-income homes · 1 bd: 20 · 2 bd: 34 · 3 bd: 10 · In service since 2005 · For families, people experiencing homelessness
Raynham HUD-assisted 75 Mill St, Raynham 02767 62 low-income homes · For older adults
Bates and Tower Apartments Public housing 57 Bates St, Fall River 02724 61 low-income homes · Run by Fall River Housing Authority · Average payment: $485 a month · Average wait: 17 months · (508) 675-3500
Bristol Commons Public housing 100 Fairground Ave, Taunton 02780 88 homes, 59 low-income · Run by Taunton Housing Authority · Average payment: $601 a month · Average wait: 27 months · (508) 823-6308
Hebronville Mill HUD-assisted 46 Pine St, Attleboro 02703 134 homes, 52 low-income · For older adults
Mill Pond Apartments HUD-assisted 30 Washington St, Taunton 02780 49 low-income homes · For older adults
Casey-Miller Apartments HUD-assisted 2062 Phillips Rd, New Bedford 02745 48 low-income homes · For older adults
Lincoln Park Senior Tax credit (LIHTC) 850 State Rd, Dartmouth 48 low-income homes · 1 bd: 30 · 2 bd: 18 · In service since 2017 · For older adults
Westport Village Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 100 Village Way, Westport 48 low-income homes · 1 bd: 48 · In service since 2005 · For older adults
Noquochoke Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 1163 American Legion Hwy, Westport 50 homes, 45 low-income · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 29 · 3 bd: 5 · In service since 2019 · For families
Landmark at Fall River Tax credit (LIHTC) 332 Milliken Blvd, Fall River 88 homes, 44 low-income · Studio: 67 · 1 bd: 21 · In service since 1999
Lenox Green Public housing 45 Mason St, Taunton 02780 72 homes, 44 low-income · Run by Taunton Housing Authority · Average payment: $473 a month · (508) 823-6308
Young House HUD-assisted 790 Brock Ave, New Bedford 02744 44 low-income homes · For older adults
Mansfield Meadows Tax credit (LIHTC) 12 Bonney Ln, Mansfield 136 homes, 43 low-income · 1 bd: 64 · 2 bd: 72
Christopher Heights of Attleboro Tax credit (LIHTC) 45 S Main St, Attleboro 81 homes, 41 low-income · Studio: 63 · 1 bd: 18 · In service since 1999
Niagara Court Tax credit (LIHTC) 1065 Rodman St, Fall River 40 low-income homes · 1 bd: 1 · 2 bd: 25 · 3 bd: 14 · In service since 2003 · For families
Hudner Building HUD-assisted 145 Old 2nd St, Fall River 02721 39 low-income homes · For older adults
Bliss School Tax credit (LIHTC) 200 Park St, Attleboro 38 low-income homes · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 26 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 2006 · For families
Hazard Court Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 12 Hazard Ct, New Bedford 36 low-income homes · 1 bd: 36 · In service since 2000
The Village at Lincoln Park Tax credit (LIHTC) 850 State Rd, Dartmouth 36 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 4 · In service since 2015 · For families
Carriage House at Acushnet HUD-assisted 1661 Purchase St, New Bedford 02740 34 low-income homes · For older adults
Regency Tower Tax credit (LIHTC) 800 Pleasant St, New Bedford 129 homes, 33 low-income · 1 bd: 38 · 2 bd: 80 · 3 bd: 11 · In service since 2010
Taunton Gardens HUD-assisted 26 Winslow Dr, Taunton 02780 128 homes, 32 low-income · For families
Carpenters Glen Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2106 County St, East Taunton 32 low-income homes · 2 bd: 10 · 3 bd: 22 · In service since 1997
Dawson Building HUD-assisted 1851 Purchase St, New Bedford 02740 32 low-income homes · For families
ST Mathieus Apartments HUD-assisted 221 Wellington St, Fall River 02720 30 low-income homes · For older adults
Verdean Gardens Tax credit (LIHTC) 163 Walnut St, New Bedford 110 homes, 28 low-income
Edgewater Apts I Tax credit (LIHTC) 87 Sanford Rd, Westport 36 homes, 27 low-income · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 12 · In service since 2003 · For older adults
Edgewater Apts II Tax credit (LIHTC) 49 Borden St, Westport 36 homes, 27 low-income · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 12 · In service since 2004 · For older adults
Corky Row I Tax credit (LIHTC) 259 Wade St, Fall River 27 low-income homes · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 13 · 3 bd: 10
Mechanics SQ Partnership HUD-assisted 39 N 6th St, New Bedford 02740 25 low-income homes · For older adults
Taunton Woods Tax credit (LIHTC) 840 County St, Taunton 120 homes, 24 low-income · In service since 1987
Riverside Apts HUD-assisted 50 Paul Bunker Dr, Taunton 02780 22 low-income homes · For families
Ships Watch/River's Edge Tax credit (LIHTC) 4001 N Main St, Fall River 99 homes, 20 low-income · In service since 1988
Riverview Meadows Tax credit (LIHTC) 1 Meadow Dr, Raynham 95 homes, 19 low-income · In service since 1989
Ingraham Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 80 Rivet St, New Bedford 19 low-income homes · 1 bd: 2 · 2 bd: 10 · 3 bd: 7 · In service since 2011 · For people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
ST Dominics Apartments HUD-assisted 818 Middle St, Fall River 02721 18 low-income homes · For older adults
State Street Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 198 State St, New Bedford 18 low-income homes · 1 bd: 2 · 2 bd: 10 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 2002
Grinnell House Tax credit (LIHTC) 379 County St, New Bedford 17 low-income homes · 1 bd: 17 · In service since 1994
Cedars Assisted Living Community Tax credit (LIHTC) 626 Old Westport Rd, Dartmouth 78 homes, 16 low-income · Studio: 24 · 1 bd: 52 · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 2004 · For older adults
Washington House HUD-assisted 40 Vernon St, Taunton 02780 14 low-income homes · For older adults
Bedford Village Project Tax credit (LIHTC) 111 Acushnet Ave, New Bedford 13 low-income homes · 1 bd: 1 · 2 bd: 9 · 3 bd: 2 · 4 bd: 1 · In service since 1999
Acushnet Commons Tax credit (LIHTC) 59 Linden St, New Bedford 12 low-income homes · 1 bd: 1 · 2 bd: 3 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 2005 · For families
Austin Court Tax credit (LIHTC) 1012 Austin CT, New Bedford 12 low-income homes · 3 bd: 11 · 4 bd: 1 · In service since 1999
East Main ST Revitalization Project Tax credit (LIHTC) 193 E Main St, Fall River 12 low-income homes · 1 bd: 1 · 2 bd: 7 · 3 bd: 4 · In service since 2000
North Attleboro HUD-assisted 103 Hope St, North Attleboro 02760 12 low-income homes · For families
Plymouth, Fifth & Tecumseh Project Tax credit (LIHTC) 685 Plymouth Ave, Fall River 12 low-income homes · 1 bd: 2 · 2 bd: 6 · 3 bd: 2 · 4 bd: 2 · In service since 2001
Third Street Project Tax credit (LIHTC) 465 3rd St, Fall River 12 low-income homes · 2 bd: 12 · In service since 1999
Roosevelt ST Revitalization Project Tax credit (LIHTC) 23 Roosevelt St, New Bedford 11 low-income homes · 1 bd: 3 · 2 bd: 3 · 3 bd: 3 · 4 bd: 2 · In service since 2000
Tecumseh-Blackstone Project Tax credit (LIHTC) 120 Tecumseh St, Fall River 11 low-income homes · 1 bd: 2 · 2 bd: 6 · 3 bd: 3
South First ST Revitalization Project Tax credit (LIHTC) 862 S 1st St, New Bedford 10 low-income homes · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 4 · 4 bd: 2 · In service since 2000
Peckham ST Revitalization Project Tax credit (LIHTC) 83 Peckham St, Fall River 9 low-income homes · 2 bd: 6 · 3 bd: 3 · In service since 2000
Tecumseh Street Project Tax credit (LIHTC) 490 Tecumseh St, Fall River 9 low-income homes · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 2 · 3 bd: 3
40 Dover ST Tax credit (LIHTC) 40 Dover St, Fall River 8 low-income homes · In service since 1988
Taunton Group Home HUD-assisted 2106 County Road, Taunton 02780 8 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
Swansea Public housing 7 Sidney Ave, Swansea 02777 6 low-income homes · Run by Swansea Housing Authority · Homes at several sites · (508) 679-5828
Fall River Residence HUD-assisted 591 Montgomery St, Fall River 02720 4 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
Temple Landing HUD-assisted 456 Kempton St, New Bedford 02740 173 homes · For families
Pri Norton Glen LLC Tax credit (LIHTC) 337 E Main St, Norton 150 homes
Harborview Towers LP Tax credit (LIHTC) 60 S 2nd St, New Bedford 140 homes
Whaler's Cove Tax credit (LIHTC) 114 Riverside Ave, New Bedford 120 homes · Studio: 90 · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 6
Ames Shovel Works Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 26 N Main St, North Easton 113 homes · Studio: 8 · 1 bd: 38 · 2 bd: 67 · In service since 2013 · For families
Hillcrest Acres HUD-assisted 911 Hillside Ave, Attleboro 02703 100 homes · For families
Manomet Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 194 Riverside Ave, New Bedford 76 homes · 1 bd: 31 · 2 bd: 10 · In service since 2013 · For older adults
Pine Grove Apts. HUD-assisted 240 High St, Taunton 02780 72 homes · For families
Great Bridge (attleboro) Tax credit (LIHTC) 200 Park St, Attleboro 40 homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 7
Shovel Works One Tax credit (LIHTC) 50 Main St, North Easton 29 homes
Roosevelt II Project Tax credit (LIHTC) 49 Roosevelt St, New Bedford 11 homes

How to apply

For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information. Source: HUD
You apply for public housing at the housing agency that runs it. The agency looks at your yearly income, whether you are a family, an older adult or a person with a disability, and your U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status. If you qualify, your name goes on a waiting list unless they can help you right away. Source: HUD
In tax-credit (LIHTC) apartments, the low-income homes have an income limit, a percentage of the area median income, and a rent cap. Source: 26 U.S.C. §42(g)
In buildings with Section 8 project-based assistance, only low-income households can move in. Source: 24 CFR §5.653(b)
A housing voucher (Section 8) is a separate kind of help: you apply at the public housing agency and use it to rent a home you choose. Source: HUD

This county's income limits Search HUD's map

In public housing, the average payment is what households pay on average for rent and utilities, and the average wait is the time on the list of those who moved in. HUD does not publish those figures where fewer than 11 households reported.

Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.

Section 8

The Section 8 voucher in Bristol County

The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 9 agencies serve in Bristol County. Here is what the rules say:

The rules, with their source

You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)

Mixed-status families: how assistance is figured

HUD income limits Yearly income of the whole family, before taxes.

HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Providence-Fall River, RI-MA HUD Metro FMR Area.
People	Extremely low (30%)	Very low (50%)	Low
1 person	$23,600	$39,250	$62,800
2 people	$26,950	$44,850	$71,800
3 people	$30,300	$50,450	$80,750
4 people	$33,650	$56,050	$89,700
5 people	$38,680	$60,550	$96,900
6 people	$44,360	$65,050	$104,100
7 people	$50,040	$69,550	$111,250
8 people	$55,720	$74,000	$118,450

Area median income: $112,100. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Providence-Fall River, RI-MA HUD Metro FMR Area. Where a single figure is needed, we use Providence-Fall River, RI-MA HUD Metro FMR Area, the area where most people live. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026

How much can you earn? Check your case

Income limits by HUD area in Bristol County

HUD splits this county into 4 areas, each with its own limits. These are for 4 people; find your town in its area's list. The agency tells you which one is yours.

Income limits by HUD area in Bristol County
HUD area	Median income	Extremely low (30%)	Very low (50%)	Low (80%)
Providence-Fall River, RI-MA HUD Metro FMR Area The area where most people live 8 towns in this area Attleboro city, Fall River city, North Attleborough Town city, Rehoboth town, Seekonk town, Somerset town, Swansea town, Westport town	$112,100	$33,650	$56,050	$89,700
New Bedford, MA HUD Metro FMR Area 5 towns in this area Acushnet town, Dartmouth town, Fairhaven town, Freetown town, New Bedford city	$94,300	$39,450	$65,750	$105,200
Taunton-Mansfield-Norton, MA HUD Metro FMR Area 5 towns in this area Berkley town, Dighton town, Mansfield town, Norton town, Taunton city	$117,600	$39,500	$65,850	$105,350
Easton-Raynham, MA HUD Metro FMR Area 2 towns in this area Easton town, Raynham town	$165,600	$49,700	$82,800	$118,900

HUD income limits by area for 4 people, per year, Fiscal year 2026. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026 Source: Income Limits (HUD) Fiscal year 2026 Income Limits (HUD) (external site)

HUD sets fair market rents by area inside this county, so the 90% to 110% range depends on your area. Your agency publishes its payment standard.

Housing agencies that serve this place

Fall River Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 2,494 vouchers · 2,023 public housing units (508) 675-3500 Fall River Housing Authority: kevin.sbardella@fallriverha.org
New Bedford Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 1,932 vouchers · 1,744 public housing units (508) 997-4806 New Bedford Housing Authority: wendy.rivera@nbha-ma.org
Taunton Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 1,190 vouchers · 564 public housing units (508) 823-6308 Taunton Housing Authority: cdoherty@tauntonhousing.com
Dartmouth Housing Authority Section 8 vouchers · 201 vouchers (508) 994-1424 Dartmouth Housing Authority: director@dartmouthha.org
Attleboro Housing Authority Section 8 vouchers · 200 vouchers (508) 222-0151 Attleboro Housing Authority: pmd@attleborohousing.org
Mansfield Housing Authority Section 8 vouchers · 137 vouchers (508) 339-6890 Mansfield Housing Authority: housingauthority@mansfieldhousing.com
North Attleborough Housing Authority Section 8 vouchers · 108 vouchers (508) 695-5142 North Attleborough Housing Authority: Paula@northattleborohousing.org
Easton Housing Authority Section 8 vouchers · 104 vouchers (508) 238-4747 Easton Housing Authority: HousingAuthority@eastonhousing.com
Swansea Housing Authority Public housing · 6 public housing units (508) 679-5828 Swansea Housing Authority: swanseaha@aol.com

Housing agencies in Massachusetts Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026

Your rights as a tenant in Massachusetts

What Massachusetts law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.

See your rights, rule by rule

Compare these rules with other states →

A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.

How much can they charge for a deposit?: Up to 1 month of rent; M.G.L. c. 186, §15B(1)(b)
When must they return my deposit?: 30 days; M.G.L. c. 186, §15B(4)
If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?: 14 days; M.G.L. c. 186, §11
How much notice ends a month-to-month rental?: 30 days; M.G.L. c. 186, §12

Only a court order can remove youM.G.L. c. 186, §15F
Protection from retaliationM.G.L. c. 186, §18
Repair and deduct from the rentM.G.L. c. 111, §127L

Help

Where to get help with rent in Bristol County

This HUD-approved agency has an office in Bristol County. They counsel for free or at low cost.

CS
Catholic Social Services - Fall River

1600 Bay St, Fall River · Spanish

Also serves in Portuguese.
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 5 more
(508) 674-4681

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How much cash do you need to move in?

It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Bristol County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.

Count power on top of the rent: in Massachusetts, the average home bill was $167 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs

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Your move

State

We use the place's fair market rent and the state's deposit rule.

Monthly rentHUD fair market rent in Providence-Fall River, RI-MA HUD Metro FMR Area$HUD two-bedroom fair market rent (FMR) in Bristol County (FY2027). Enter the rent of the home you want.What you can set aside each month$To see how long it takes to put it together.

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Deposit and rent in advance

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Months of rentDollars

Months of rent for the depositThat is $1,879. We start with an example; enter what you are asked for.Pay the first month before moving inThey also ask for the last month

Application fees$What each application charges, for all the ones you'll fill out.Utility deposits and connection$Electricity, gas, water and internet. Ask each company.The move$Planning example, not a price: $100 to $400 to rent a truck for a day for a move within your city. Get quotes.Pet deposit$Other costs$Boxes, locks, basic furniture.

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Cash to move in

$3,758

What you need before you get the keys.

What adds up

First month: $1,879
Security deposit: $1,879
Total: $3,758

The deposit cap

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When you'll have it

Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.

What helps

Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
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Guides

Before you sign

Frequently asked questions

What is the fair market rent in Bristol County?

According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $1,297–$1,971; 1 bedroom: $1,305–$2,209; 2 bedrooms: $1,668–$2,589; 3 bedrooms: $1,987–$3,085; 4 bedrooms: $2,524–$3,651. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD sets it by area within this county: the figure runs from the lowest area to the highest.

How much do you need to earn to rent in Bristol County?

Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,668–$2,589) without spending more than 30% of income takes $32.08–$49.79 an hour full time, or $66,720–$103,560 a year.

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Bristol County?

Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $56,050–$82,800 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.

Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Bristol County?

For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,560 in 02721 to $2,990 in 02375. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.

How many low-income apartments are there in Bristol County?

HUD lists 125 properties with homes for low-income households in Bristol County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.

How many households spend too much on rent in Bristol County?

Sources and methodology

Fair market rents and income limits come from HUD; typical rent and the burden, from the Census. The wage needed is our calculation: fair market rent × 12 ÷ 30% ÷ full-time hours a year. The voucher rules were read in their official text on the date shown.

Fair Market Rents Fiscal year 2027
Small Area Fair Market Rents Fiscal year 2027
Low-income apartments Retrieved November 6, 2026
American Community Survey Average 2020–2024
Income Limits Fiscal year 2026
Public Housing Agencies Retrieved November 6, 2026
HUD-approved housing counseling agencies Retrieved November 6, 2026

Program rules

24 CFR §888.113, Fair market rents for existing housing: Methodology Verified October 30, 2026
24 CFR §982.503, Payment standard areas, schedule, and amounts Verified October 30, 2026
24 CFR §5.603, Definitions (income) Verified October 30, 2026
24 CFR §982.201, Eligibility and targeting Verified October 30, 2026
24 CFR §982.1, Programs: purpose and structure Verified October 30, 2026
24 CFR §982.508, Maximum family share at initial occupancy Verified October 30, 2026
HUD, Housing Choice Voucher Tenants Verified October 30, 2026

Renting in Bristol County, Massachusetts

Four numbers to start with

Renting in Bristol County: what sets it apart

What HUD sets for each size

Fair market rent by HUD area in Bristol County

The fair market rent for your ZIP code

How many households spend too much

Compared with the state and the country

Low-income apartments in Bristol County

The Section 8 voucher in Bristol County

The rules, with their source

Income limits by HUD area in Bristol County

Housing agencies that serve this place

Your rights as a tenant in Massachusetts

Where to get help with rent in Bristol County

How much cash do you need to move in?

Your move

Before you sign

Frequently asked questions

What is the fair market rent in Bristol County?

How much do you need to earn to rent in Bristol County?

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Bristol County?

Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Bristol County?

How many low-income apartments are there in Bristol County?

How many households spend too much on rent in Bristol County?