Bedford County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Virginia. Population: 79,761.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,027/mo
↓ 1.5% YoY
+15% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,033/mo
↓ 2.7% YoY
+8% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,187/mo
↓ 1.1% YoY
+1% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,635/mo
↓ 0.7% YoY
+7% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,750/mo
↓ 2.0% YoY
-0% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,043 | $1,027 | $-16 (-1.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,062 | $1,033 | $-29 (-2.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,200 | $1,187 | $-13 (-1.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,647 | $1,635 | $-12 (-0.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,785 | $1,750 | $-35 (-2.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$41,320
$3,443/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$47,480
$3,957/month gross
Other Counties in Virginia
Scott County
1 BR: $818/mo
Fairfax city
1 BR: $2,015/mo
Portsmouth city
1 BR: $1,512/mo
Grayson County
1 BR: $834/mo
Northumberland County
1 BR: $1,073/mo
Buckingham County
1 BR: $875/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.