Rent in Nantucket County, MA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$3,138$37,656 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $3,583 (+14.2%)How much rent can you afford in Nantucket 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 Nantucket 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 | $2,409 | $28,908 | $96,360 | $46.33/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $2,425 | $29,100 | $97,000 | $46.63/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $3,138 | $37,656 | $125,520 | $60.35/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,143 | $49,716 | $165,720 | $79.67/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,260 | $63,120 | $210,400 | $101.15/hr |
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Rent in Nantucket County, MA: common questions
How much is rent going up in Nantucket County, MA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $3,583 for a two-bedroom, up 14.2% from $3,138. A one-bedroom goes from $2,425 to $2,739, a studio from $2,409 to $2,495.
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 Nantucket County, MA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $2,425 for a one-bedroom and $3,138 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $37,656 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 Nantucket County, MA?
To keep a $3,138 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $60.35 an hour, or $125,520 a year. A one-bedroom at $2,425 takes $46.63 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Nantucket County, MA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $2,409, one bedroom $2,425, two $3,138, three $4,143 and four $5,260 a month.
Is rent affordable in Nantucket County, MA?
For the typical household, earning $139,688 a year ($11,641 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $3,138 takes 27% 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: ($3,138 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $125,520. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $60.35 an hour.