Bath County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Virginia. Population: 4,177.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$796/mo
↑ 14.0% YoY
-11% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$801/mo
↑ 14.1% YoY
-16% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$977/mo
↑ 12.7% YoY
-17% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,171/mo
↑ 3.8% YoY
-23% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,528/mo
↑ 12.8% YoY
-13% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $698 | $796 | +$98 (+14.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $702 | $801 | +$99 (+14.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $867 | $977 | +$110 (+12.7%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,128 | $1,171 | +$43 (+3.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,355 | $1,528 | +$173 (+12.8%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$32,040
$2,670/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$39,080
$3,257/month gross
Other Counties in Virginia
Essex County
1 BR: $912/mo
Scott County
1 BR: $818/mo
Pittsylvania County
1 BR: $738/mo
Galax city
1 BR: $770/mo
Hanover County
1 BR: $1,507/mo
Warren County
1 BR: $1,002/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.