Highland County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Virginia. Population: 2,247.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$745/mo
↑ 8.8% YoY
-17% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$749/mo
↑ 8.7% YoY
-22% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$914/mo
↑ 7.4% YoY
-22% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,233/mo
↑ 11.3% YoY
-19% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,429/mo
↑ 7.4% YoY
-19% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $685 | $745 | +$60 (+8.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $689 | $749 | +$60 (+8.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $851 | $914 | +$63 (+7.4%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,108 | $1,233 | +$125 (+11.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,330 | $1,429 | +$99 (+7.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$29,960
$2,497/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$36,560
$3,047/month gross
Other Counties in Virginia
Waynesboro city
1 BR: $1,095/mo
Appomattox County
1 BR: $1,033/mo
Clarke County
1 BR: $2,015/mo
Goochland County
1 BR: $1,507/mo
Cumberland County
1 BR: $817/mo
Fairfax County
1 BR: $2,015/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.