Rent by ZIP · Worcester County
Rent in South Lancaster, MA 01561
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $3,190 (+16.8% vs FY2026).
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,220 | $1,880 | +18.1% | $1,998–2,442 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $2,440 | $2,080 | +17.3% | $2,196–2,684 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,190 | $2,730 | +16.8% | $2,871–3,509 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,370 | $3,800 | +15% | $3,933–4,807 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,770 | $4,260 | +12% | $4,293–5,247 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Eastern Worcester County, MA HUD Metro FMR Area. 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 Worcester, MA HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $2,043. This county is split into more than one HUD area.
The Census doesn't publish reliable rent figures for this ZIP code, usually because few homes here are rented.
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01560 | South Grafton | $1,860 | $1,485 |
| 01562 | Spencer | $1,860 | $1,174 |
| 01564 | Sterling | $2,110 | $1,629 |
| 01566 | Sturbridge | $2,360 | $2,000 |
| 01568 | Upton | $2,590 | – |
| 01569 | Uxbridge | $2,150 | $1,554 |
Fair Market Rents across Worcester 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.