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Fairhaven

·99th most expensive in Massachusetts·Rental market data updated monthly for Fairhaven, MA
Median rent (all units)
$1,950/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+8.3%
vs US Median
-$12
Rising (Monthly)
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Fairhaven · $1,950
More expensive than 55% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
33% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,950/mo, rent takes about 33% of the US median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$78,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Fairhaven's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,060
1 BR
$1,150
2 BR
$1,420
3 BR
$1,710
4 BR+
$2,050
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,420/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,950 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$23,400/yr
At $1,950/mo median
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Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +8.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Fairhaven is $1,950/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,060/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,420/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,150/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,710/mo.

At 33% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Fairhaven ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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Is Fairhaven an affordable city for renters?

Fairhaven is considered moderate for renters. At $1,950/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Fairhaven slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Fairhaven?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $78,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,950/mo in Fairhaven.

Is rent going up or down in Fairhaven?

Rent in Fairhaven has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of August 2026.

How does Fairhaven rent compare to other cities in Massachusetts?

Fairhaven is one of the more affordable cities in Massachusetts for rent, ranking #99 out of 112 tracked cities at $1,950/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Fairhaven?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Fairhaven ($1,950/mo): Fall River ($1,836/mo), New Bedford ($1,897/mo).

How does Fairhaven rent compare to the national average?

Fairhaven's median rent of $1,950/mo is $12 (1%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Massachusetts, it ranks #99 out of 112 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $1,950/mo, rent takes ~33% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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