Emporia city
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Virginia. Population: 5,680.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$764/mo
↑ 8.1% YoY
-14% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$769/mo
↑ 8.2% YoY
-20% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,001/mo
↑ 7.3% YoY
-15% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,392/mo
↑ 9.2% YoY
-9% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,679/mo
↑ 9.6% YoY
-4% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $707 | $764 | +$57 (+8.1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $711 | $769 | +$58 (+8.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $933 | $1,001 | +$68 (+7.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,275 | $1,392 | +$117 (+9.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,532 | $1,679 | +$147 (+9.6%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$30,760
$2,563/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$40,040
$3,337/month gross
Other Counties in Virginia
Page County
1 BR: $811/mo
Salem city
1 BR: $1,053/mo
Halifax County
1 BR: $827/mo
Culpeper County
1 BR: $1,170/mo
Loudoun County
1 BR: $2,015/mo
Newport News city
1 BR: $1,512/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.