Essex County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Virginia. Population: 10,602.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$907/mo
↑ 12.0% YoY
+2% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$912/mo
↑ 11.9% YoY
-5% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,113/mo
↑ 10.6% YoY
-5% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,341/mo
↑ 7.6% YoY
-12% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,556/mo
↑ 8.2% YoY
-11% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $810 | $907 | +$97 (+12.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $815 | $912 | +$97 (+11.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,006 | $1,113 | +$107 (+10.6%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,246 | $1,341 | +$95 (+7.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,438 | $1,556 | +$118 (+8.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$36,480
$3,040/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$44,520
$3,710/month gross
Other Counties in Virginia
Lunenburg County
1 BR: $697/mo
Madison County
1 BR: $971/mo
Northampton County
1 BR: $723/mo
Dinwiddie County
1 BR: $1,507/mo
Goochland County
1 BR: $1,507/mo
Charles City County
1 BR: $1,507/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.