Lunenburg County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Virginia. Population: 11,988.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$692/mo
↑ 6.6% YoY
-23% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$697/mo
↑ 6.7% YoY
-27% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$914/mo
↑ 6.7% YoY
-22% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,127/mo
↑ 2.1% YoY
-26% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,254/mo
↓ 8.3% YoY
-29% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $649 | $692 | +$43 (+6.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $653 | $697 | +$44 (+6.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $857 | $914 | +$57 (+6.7%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,104 | $1,127 | +$23 (+2.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,367 | $1,254 | $-113 (-8.3%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$27,880
$2,323/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$36,560
$3,047/month gross
Other Counties in Virginia
Buchanan County
1 BR: $834/mo
Wythe County
1 BR: $762/mo
Smyth County
1 BR: $753/mo
Amherst County
1 BR: $1,033/mo
Carroll County
1 BR: $770/mo
Emporia city
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.