Most expensive US states by Fair Market Rent
Hawaii has the highest median 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of any state or DC in FY2026, at $2,492/month — about 156% above the national median of $975. District of Columbia ($2,246) and Massachusetts ($2,067) follow. All 51 states and DC are ranked below by their median 2-bedroom FMR.
Source: HUD USER, FY2026 Fair Market Rents (40th percentile, revised final). Data as of June 2026.
All 51 states ranked by median 2-bedroom FMR
| # | State | Median 2 BR | 2 BR range | Areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $2,492 | $2,076 – $2,642 | 5 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $2,246 | $2,246 – $2,246 | 1 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $2,067 | $1,527 – $3,138 | 20 |
| 4 | New Hampshire | $1,950 | $1,287 – $2,941 | 14 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $1,950 | $1,673 – $2,763 | 11 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $1,827 | $1,601 – $2,511 | 20 |
| 7 | Rhode Island | $1,729 | $1,721 – $2,314 | 3 |
| 8 | California | $1,625 | $1,108 – $4,214 | 51 |
| 9 | Delaware | $1,470 | $1,399 – $1,810 | 3 |
| 10 | Maine | $1,438 | $1,224 – $2,202 | 19 |
| 11 | Alaska | $1,424 | $973 – $2,191 | 30 |
| 12 | Nevada | $1,393 | $985 – $1,870 | 16 |
| 13 | Vermont | $1,354 | $1,007 – $2,140 | 12 |
| 14 | Washington | $1,354 | $973 – $2,501 | 35 |
| 15 | Oregon | $1,346 | $1,008 – $1,922 | 31 |
| 16 | Arizona | $1,337 | $1,129 – $1,921 | 14 |
| 17 | Florida | $1,337 | $973 – $2,504 | 52 |
| 18 | Maryland | $1,314 | $973 – $2,246 | 15 |
| 19 | Montana | $1,307 | $973 – $2,154 | 55 |
| 20 | New York | $1,185 | $973 – $2,910 | 39 |
| 21 | Colorado | $1,164 | $973 – $2,467 | 55 |
| 22 | Utah | $1,153 | $973 – $2,185 | 26 |
| 23 | Idaho | $1,079 | $973 – $1,655 | 40 |
| 24 | Pennsylvania | $1,033 | $973 – $1,810 | 52 |
| 25 | Michigan | $1,023 | $973 – $1,656 | 77 |
| 26 | Virginia | $1,022 | $914 – $2,246 | 64 |
| 27 | Texas | $1,015 | $973 – $1,931 | 215 |
| 28 | New Mexico | $1,006 | $973 – $1,740 | 30 |
| 29 | South Carolina | $1,002 | $902 – $1,816 | 38 |
| 30 | North Carolina | $998 | $925 – $1,835 | 83 |
| 31 | Wyoming | $980 | $963 – $1,653 | 23 |
| 32 | Ohio | $978 | $973 – $1,433 | 68 |
| 33 | Wisconsin | $975 | $973 – $1,709 | 65 |
| 34 | Georgia | $973 | $973 – $1,820 | 112 |
| 35 | Minnesota | $973 | $973 – $1,709 | 73 |
| 36 | Indiana | $971 | $956 – $1,473 | 73 |
| 37 | Nebraska | $961 | $961 – $1,368 | 90 |
| 38 | Oklahoma | $937 | $937 – $1,244 | 69 |
| 39 | Tennessee | $933 | $925 – $1,730 | 72 |
| 40 | South Dakota | $929 | $929 – $1,336 | 63 |
| 41 | Iowa | $919 | $919 – $1,368 | 92 |
| 42 | Illinois | $916 | $916 – $2,050 | 83 |
| 43 | Missouri | $888 | $888 – $1,358 | 95 |
| 44 | Arkansas | $880 | $880 – $1,347 | 68 |
| 45 | Kansas | $877 | $877 – $1,426 | 94 |
| 46 | North Dakota | $873 | $873 – $1,534 | 51 |
| 47 | West Virginia | $869 | $869 – $1,573 | 49 |
| 48 | Kentucky | $866 | $866 – $1,353 | 101 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $866 | $834 – $1,331 | 45 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $842 | $842 – $1,288 | 76 |
| 51 | Alabama | $837 | $776 – $1,345 | 55 |
Source: HUD USER, FY2026 Fair Market Rents (40th percentile, revised final). Data as of June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What state has the highest Fair Market Rent?
Hawaii has the highest median 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of any US state or DC in FY2026, at $2,492 per month, followed by District of Columbia ($2,246) and Massachusetts ($2,067). FMR is the federal voucher rent standard, not the market median.
Why is the FMR ranked by median, not a single state figure?
HUD does not publish a statewide FMR — it sets FMRs by metro and county. We rank states by the median 2-bedroom FMR across all their FMR areas, which is a fair summary. Within a state the range can be wide; each state page shows the lowest and highest area.
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Last updated: 2026-06-20