Rent in Dukes County, MA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$2,143$25,716 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $2,010 (−6.2%)How much rent can you afford in Dukes County, MA?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Dukes County, MA by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,623 | $19,476 | $64,920 | $31.21/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,633 | $19,596 | $65,320 | $31.40/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $2,143 | $25,716 | $85,720 | $41.21/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,980 | $35,760 | $119,200 | $57.31/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,164 | $37,968 | $126,560 | $60.85/hr |
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Rent in Dukes County, MA: common questions
How much is rent going down in Dukes County, MA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $2,010 for a two-bedroom, down 6.2% from $2,143. A one-bedroom goes from $1,633 to $1,537, a studio from $1,623 to $1,461.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Dukes County, MA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,633 for a one-bedroom and $2,143 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $25,716 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Dukes County, MA?
To keep a $2,143 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $41.21 an hour, or $85,720 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,633 takes $31.40 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Dukes County, MA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,623, one bedroom $1,633, two $2,143, three $2,980 and four $3,164 a month.
Is rent affordable in Dukes County, MA?
For the typical household, earning $125,786 a year ($10,482 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $2,143 takes 20.4% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($2,143 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $85,720. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $41.21 an hour.