Cumberland County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Virginia. Population: 9,697.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$812/mo
↑ 10.5% YoY
-9% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$817/mo
↑ 10.6% YoY
-15% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$997/mo
↑ 9.2% YoY
-15% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,195/mo
↑ 8.6% YoY
-22% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,673/mo
↑ 8.6% YoY
-5% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $735 | $812 | +$77 (+10.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $739 | $817 | +$78 (+10.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $913 | $997 | +$84 (+9.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,100 | $1,195 | +$95 (+8.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,540 | $1,673 | +$133 (+8.6%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$32,680
$2,723/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$39,880
$3,323/month gross
Other Counties in Virginia
Prince Edward County
1 BR: $922/mo
Fairfax city
1 BR: $2,015/mo
Goochland County
1 BR: $1,507/mo
Buckingham County
1 BR: $875/mo
Rappahannock County
1 BR: $1,254/mo
Emporia city
1 BR: $769/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.