Rent by ZIP · Hampden County
Rent in Wales, MA 01081
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,960 (0% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,090 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,380 | $1,380 | 0% | $1,242–1,518 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,550 | $1,560 | -0.6% | $1,395–1,705 | $436 ±$133 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,960 | $1,960 | 0% | $1,764–2,156 | $1,078 ±$451 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,440 | $2,400 | +1.7% | $2,196–2,684 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,580 | $2,600 | -0.8% | $2,322–2,838 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Springfield, MA MSA. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Springfield, MA MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,800.
What renters pay in 01081
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01080 | Three Rivers | $1,690 | $1,116 |
| 01082 | Ware | $1,860 | $1,054 |
| 01079 | Thorndike | $1,580 | – |
| 01083 | Warren | $1,770 | – |
| 01084 | West Chesterfield | $1,810 | – |
| 01077 | Southwick | $1,870 | $1,357 |
Fair Market Rents across Hampden County, MA · All MA counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.