ZIP code · Massachusetts
ZIP 01852: Section 8 rents and assisted housing
ZIP code 01852 lies mainly in Middlesex County, Massachusetts (Census 2020 ZCTA-to-county relationship file). HUD records 29 assisted, public-housing or tax-credit properties here with 2,189 units in total. Data last updated October 4, 2026.
- 2-bedroom Small Area FMR
- $2,280
- County
- Middlesex County
- HUD-recorded properties
- 29
FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for ZIP 01852
Small Area FMRs set rents by ZIP code; whether a housing authority uses them depends on the area (how Fair Market Rents work).
| Unit size | FY2027 Small Area FMR | HUD basic range (90%–110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $1,590 / month | $1,431 – $1,749 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,750 / month | $1,575 – $1,925 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,280 / month | $2,052 – $2,508 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,750 / month | $2,475 – $3,025 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,000 / month | $2,700 – $3,300 |
HUD area: Lowell, MA HUD Metro FMR Area (METRO14460MM4560). Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2027.
FY2027 Fair Market Rents for Middlesex County
HUD Fair Market Rents for the Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH HUD Metro FMR Area area (how Fair Market Rents work).
| Unit size | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly rent | $2,440 | $2,518 | $3,008 | $3,584 | $3,953 |
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent |
|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $2,440 / month |
| 1 bedroom | $2,518 / month |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,008 / month |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,584 / month |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,953 / month |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027. 91 FR 56156 (published 2026-09-01). Effective 2026-10-01 except areas where HUD received a valid reevaluation request. HUD area code METRO14460MM1120. Imported 4 October 2026.
HUD-recorded properties in ZIP 01852
Where this information comes from
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2027 · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research (HUD User) · source updated 1 September 2026 · retrieved 4 October 2026
- HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research (HUD User) · source updated 1 September 2026 · retrieved 4 October 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau 2020 ZCTA to County Relationship File · U.S. Census Bureau · source updated 1 January 2020 · retrieved 4 October 2026
- HUD Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Properties · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 14 May 2025 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Multifamily Properties - Assisted · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 21 July 2026 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Public Housing Developments · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 21 July 2026 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Public Housing Authorities · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 18 August 2026 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD-Approved Housing Counseling Agencies · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Housing Counseling · source updated not published by the provider · retrieved 4 October 2026
Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2027 (retrieved 4 October 2026); HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (retrieved 4 October 2026); U.S. Census Bureau 2020 ZCTA to County Relationship File (retrieved 4 October 2026); HUD Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Properties (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Multifamily Properties - Assisted (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Public Housing Developments (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Public Housing Authorities (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD-Approved Housing Counseling Agencies (retrieved 4 October 2026).
These federal datasets do not show vacancies, waiting-list status or whether a landlord accepts vouchers (about our data).