Middlesex County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Virginia. Population: 10,738.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,052/mo
↑ 9.7% YoY
+18% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,058/mo
↑ 9.6% YoY
+10% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,291/mo
↑ 8.3% YoY
+10% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,548/mo
↑ 7.8% YoY
+2% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,018/mo
↑ 8.3% YoY
+15% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $959 | $1,052 | +$93 (+9.7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $965 | $1,058 | +$93 (+9.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,192 | $1,291 | +$99 (+8.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,436 | $1,548 | +$112 (+7.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,864 | $2,018 | +$154 (+8.3%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$42,320
$3,527/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$51,640
$4,303/month gross
Other Counties in Virginia
Hanover County
1 BR: $1,507/mo
Prince Edward County
1 BR: $922/mo
Emporia city
1 BR: $769/mo
Bath County
1 BR: $801/mo
Gloucester County
1 BR: $1,512/mo
Norfolk city
1 BR: $1,512/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.