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FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Virginia. Population: 3,668.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$692/mo
↑ 5.3% YoY
-23% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$697/mo
↑ 5.4% YoY
-27% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$914/mo
↑ 7.4% YoY
-22% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,205/mo
↑ 6.9% YoY
-21% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,429/mo
↑ 0.0% YoY
-19% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $657 | $692 | +$35 (+5.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $661 | $697 | +$36 (+5.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $851 | $914 | +$63 (+7.4%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,127 | $1,205 | +$78 (+6.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,429 | $1,429 | $0 (0.0%) |
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
Westmoreland County
1 BR: $979/mo
Charlottesville city
1 BR: $1,602/mo
Caroline County
1 BR: $1,021/mo
Mathews County
1 BR: $1,512/mo
Lancaster County
1 BR: $862/mo
Essex County
1 BR: $912/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.