Orange County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Virginia. Population: 36,593.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,005/mo
↑ 11.8% YoY
+13% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,012/mo
↑ 11.8% YoY
+6% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,234/mo
↑ 10.5% YoY
+5% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,716/mo
↑ 9.6% YoY
+13% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,929/mo
↑ 8.2% YoY
+10% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $899 | $1,005 | +$106 (+11.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $905 | $1,012 | +$107 (+11.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,117 | $1,234 | +$117 (+10.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,565 | $1,716 | +$151 (+9.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,783 | $1,929 | +$146 (+8.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$40,480
$3,373/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$49,360
$4,113/month gross
Other Counties in Virginia
Goochland County
1 BR: $1,507/mo
Harrisonburg city
1 BR: $1,057/mo
Clarke County
1 BR: $2,015/mo
Amelia County
1 BR: $1,507/mo
Staunton city
1 BR: $1,095/mo
Charles City 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.