Shenandoah County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Virginia. Population: 44,337.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$849/mo
↑ 15.7% YoY
-5% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$855/mo
↑ 4.8% YoY
-11% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,091/mo
↑ 1.9% YoY
-7% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,394/mo
↓ 1.8% YoY
-9% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,523/mo
↑ 4.8% YoY
-13% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $734 | $849 | +$115 (+15.7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $816 | $855 | +$39 (+4.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,071 | $1,091 | +$20 (+1.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,420 | $1,394 | $-26 (-1.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,453 | $1,523 | +$70 (+4.8%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$34,200
$2,850/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$43,640
$3,637/month gross
Other Counties in Virginia
Madison County
1 BR: $971/mo
Sussex County
1 BR: $1,507/mo
York County
1 BR: $1,512/mo
Charlottesville city
1 BR: $1,602/mo
King George County
1 BR: $1,211/mo
Scott County
1 BR: $818/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.