Sussex County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Virginia. Population: 10,866.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,442/mo
↓ 3.1% YoY
+61% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,507/mo
↓ 2.5% YoY
+57% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,655/mo
↓ 3.3% YoY
+41% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,072/mo
↓ 4.3% YoY
+36% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,553/mo
↓ 4.6% YoY
+45% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,488 | $1,442 | $-46 (-3.1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,545 | $1,507 | $-38 (-2.5%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,711 | $1,655 | $-56 (-3.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,166 | $2,072 | $-94 (-4.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,677 | $2,553 | $-124 (-4.6%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$60,280
$5,023/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$66,200
$5,517/month gross
Other Counties in Virginia
Augusta County
1 BR: $1,095/mo
Bedford County
1 BR: $1,033/mo
Nottoway County
1 BR: $743/mo
Rockbridge County
1 BR: $917/mo
Hampton city
1 BR: $1,512/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.