Cambridge, MA Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in Cambridge ranges from $3,050 (ZIP 02238) to $4,310 (ZIP 02138), with a median of $4,030 across 6 ZIP codes. HUD sets these per ZIP code (Small Area Fair Market Rents), so they differ across the city.
These are HUD's figures, effective 2026-10-01. A housing authority sets its own payment standard, normally between 90% and 110% of them (higher with HUD approval or as a disability accommodation). The voucher then pays the lower of that standard or the gross rent, minus your total tenant payment (generally 30% of adjusted monthly income).
| ZIP | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02138 | $3,500 | $3,610 | $4,310 | $5,140 | $5,660 |
| 02139 | $3,320 | $3,420 | $4,090 | $4,870 | $5,380 |
| 02140 | $3,080 | $3,180 | $3,800 | $4,530 | $4,990 |
| 02141 | $3,220 | $3,320 | $3,970 | $4,730 | $5,220 |
| 02142 | $3,320 | $3,420 | $4,090 | $4,870 | $5,380 |
| 02238 | $2,470 | $2,550 | $3,050 | $3,630 | $4,010 |
Income limits: Middlesex County
Voucher amounts nationwide by unit size: Studio · 1 Bedroom · 2 Bedroom · 3 Bedroom · 4 Bedroom