Section 8 — Springfield, MA FMR

Section 8 rents
in springfield.

HUD Fair Market Rents for every one of the 54 ZIP codes in the Springfield area (FY2026). The median 2-bedroom runs $1,725/mo and the median 3-bedroom $2,115/mo — with 3-bedroom rents spanning $1,720 to $3,190/mo depending on the ZIP. This is part of Massachusetts Section 8 rents.

Area median

FMR by bedroom.

Median Fair Market Rent across all Springfield ZIPs, by unit size (FY2026).
bedroomsmedian FMR / mo
studio / 0 BR$1,215
1 BR$1,375
2 BR$1,725
3 BR$2,115
4 BR$2,295

3-bedroom FMR ranges from $1,720 to $3,190/mo across Springfield's 54 ZIP codes — Small Area FMRs vary widely within a single metro.

Every ZIP

FMR by ZIP code.

2-bedroom and 3-bedroom Fair Market Rent for every ZIP in the Springfield area. Need one number fast? Check any ZIP instantly.

All 54 ZIPs, sorted.

ZIP2 BR3 BR
01001$1,910$2,340
01008$1,510$1,830
01009$1,830$2,240
01011$1,510$1,850
01013$1,600$1,960
01014$1,710$2,100
01020$1,730$2,120
01021$1,710$2,100
01022$2,460$3,020
01028$1,800$2,210
01030$1,740$2,130
01033$2,040$2,540
01034$2,600$3,190
01036$1,680$2,030
01040$1,720$2,110
01041$1,710$2,100
01050$1,930$2,410
01056$1,740$2,130
01057$1,440$1,770
01069$1,510$1,850
01071$1,400$1,720
01073$1,810$2,240
01077$1,810$2,220
01079$1,510$1,850
01080$1,710$2,100
01081$1,960$2,400
01085$1,640$2,010
01086$1,710$2,100
01089$1,560$1,910
01090$1,710$2,100
01095$1,730$2,120
01097$1,500$1,840
01101$1,710$2,100
01103$2,050$2,510
01104$1,820$2,230
01105$1,550$1,900
01106$2,600$3,190
01107$1,790$2,200
01108$1,750$2,150
01109$1,780$2,180
01111$1,710$2,100
01115$1,710$2,100
01116$1,710$2,100
01118$1,940$2,380
01119$1,860$2,280
01128$1,890$2,320
01129$1,910$2,340
01138$1,710$2,100
01139$1,710$2,100
01144$1,710$2,100
01151$1,870$2,290
01152$1,710$2,100
01223$2,240$2,890
01521$1,780$2,180

SAFMR = ZIP-level variation. HUD sets Small Area Fair Market Rents by ZIP in this metro, so two homes in the same city can carry very different voucher ceilings.

The underwriting

The DSCR math at springfield's median rent.

A worked example — assumptions stated, not hidden. Run your exact numbers in the calculator.

At the median 3-bedroom Section 8 rent of $2,115/mo, the maximum PITIA that still clears a 1.20 DSCR is $1,763/mo. Assuming ~25% of that payment goes to property taxes and insurance, the maximum principal & interest is $1,322/mo — which supports roughly a $199,000 loan at 7% over 30 years, or about a $265,000 purchase at 75% LTV.

median 3 BR rent$2,115/mo
max PITIA @ 1.20 DSCR$1,763/mo
max P&I (~75% of PITIA)$1,322/mo
supported loan (7% / 30yr)$199,000
implied price (75% LTV)$265,000

Assumptions: 1.20 DSCR floor, ~25% of PITIA for taxes + insurance, 7.0% 30-year fixed, 75% LTV. Your taxes, insurance, rate, and LTV will differ — run your exact numbers in the DSCR calculator.

FAQ

Springfield Section 8, answered.

The questions investors ask before underwriting a Springfield voucher deal.
Springfield FMR —
What is the 3-bedroom Section 8 rent in Springfield?
The median 3-bedroom Fair Market Rent in the Springfield area is $2,115/mo (FY2026). Under HUD's Small Area FMR schedule it ranges from $1,720 to $3,190/mo depending on the ZIP code — see the full ZIP table above.
Springfield FMR —
Why do Section 8 rents differ between ZIP codes in Springfield?
HUD publishes Small Area Fair Market Rents (SAFMRs) by ZIP code in most large metros, including Springfield. Instead of one metro-wide number, each ZIP gets its own rent ceiling based on local market rents — so two homes in the same city can carry very different voucher amounts. The 3-bedroom range here spans $1,720 to $3,190/mo across the 54 ZIPs in this area.
Springfield FMR —
Does a voucher pay the exact ZIP Fair Market Rent in Springfield?
Not exactly. The FMR is the starting point — the local public housing authority sets its voucher payment standard at 90–110% of the ZIP's FMR, and every unit still has to pass a rent reasonableness test against comparable local rentals before the lease is approved. Treat the ZIP FMR as the ceiling, not a guaranteed payment.
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FMR on every springfield listing.

Verleon AI overlays HUD Fair Market Rents on every active listing in Springfield — and all 50 states — so you see the Section 8 ceiling and DSCR before you make an offer. Back to Massachusetts Section 8 rents or the all-states hub.

Data source: HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents (Small Area FMRs where published), snapshot 2026-07-24. Payment standards vary by public housing authority (typically 90–110% of FMR). Figures are for research and do not guarantee approved rent on any specific unit.

Not investment advice. Verleon AI provides analytical tooling for real-estate professionals. Underwriting outputs (DSCR, cap rate, Section 8 FMR estimates, scores) are modeled from public and licensed data and are not a substitute for independent due diligence, legal counsel, lender pre-approval, or licensed appraisal. Past performance is not indicative of future results.