Lancaster County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Virginia. Population: 10,866.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$857/mo
↑ 3.4% YoY
-4% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$862/mo
↑ 3.4% YoY
-10% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,052/mo
↑ 2.1% YoY
-10% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,463/mo
↑ 7.6% YoY
-4% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,765/mo
↑ 11.4% YoY
+1% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $829 | $857 | +$28 (+3.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $834 | $862 | +$28 (+3.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,030 | $1,052 | +$22 (+2.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,360 | $1,463 | +$103 (+7.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,584 | $1,765 | +$181 (+11.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$34,480
$2,873/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$42,080
$3,507/month gross
Other Counties in Virginia
Fluvanna County
1 BR: $1,602/mo
Surry County
1 BR: $920/mo
Isle of Wight County
1 BR: $1,512/mo
Richmond County
1 BR: $882/mo
Rockbridge County
1 BR: $917/mo
Prince George County
1 BR: $1,507/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.