Caroline County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Virginia. Population: 31,181.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$859/mo
↓ 4.7% YoY
-4% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,021/mo
↑ 12.7% YoY
+6% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,246/mo
↑ 11.3% YoY
+6% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,733/mo
↑ 10.5% YoY
+14% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,090/mo
↑ 12.4% YoY
+19% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $901 | $859 | $-42 (-4.7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $906 | $1,021 | +$115 (+12.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,119 | $1,246 | +$127 (+11.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,568 | $1,733 | +$165 (+10.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,859 | $2,090 | +$231 (+12.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$40,840
$3,403/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$49,840
$4,153/month gross
Other Counties in Virginia
King George County
1 BR: $1,211/mo
Colonial Heights city
1 BR: $1,507/mo
Newport News city
1 BR: $1,512/mo
Lee County
1 BR: $697/mo
Winchester city
1 BR: $1,255/mo
Charlotte County
1 BR: $697/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.