Buckingham County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Virginia. Population: 16,869.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$830/mo
↑ 2.6% YoY
-7% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$875/mo
↑ 4.9% YoY
-9% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$959/mo
↑ 2.6% YoY
-18% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,266/mo
↑ 7.3% YoY
-17% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,419/mo
↑ 5.7% YoY
-19% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $809 | $830 | +$21 (+2.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $834 | $875 | +$41 (+4.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $935 | $959 | +$24 (+2.6%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,180 | $1,266 | +$86 (+7.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,342 | $1,419 | +$77 (+5.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$35,000
$2,917/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,360
$3,197/month gross
Other Counties in Virginia
Hopewell city
1 BR: $1,507/mo
Manassas city
1 BR: $2,015/mo
Highland County
1 BR: $749/mo
James City County
1 BR: $1,512/mo
Augusta County
1 BR: $1,095/mo
Fairfax city
1 BR: $2,015/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.