Buchanan County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Virginia. Population: 20,246.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$792/mo
↑ 18.2% YoY
-11% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$834/mo
↑ 23.7% YoY
-13% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$914/mo
↑ 7.4% YoY
-22% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,271/mo
↑ 12.5% YoY
-17% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,494/mo
↑ 4.5% YoY
-15% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $670 | $792 | +$122 (+18.2%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $674 | $834 | +$160 (+23.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $851 | $914 | +$63 (+7.4%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,130 | $1,271 | +$141 (+12.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,429 | $1,494 | +$65 (+4.5%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$33,360
$2,780/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$36,560
$3,047/month gross
Other Counties in Virginia
Craig County
1 BR: $1,053/mo
Gloucester County
1 BR: $1,512/mo
Caroline County
1 BR: $1,021/mo
Greene County
1 BR: $1,602/mo
Charles City County
1 BR: $1,507/mo
Greensville County
1 BR: $769/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.