County FMR · HUD FY2026
Greensville County Fair Market Rent
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Greensville County, VA - 20% below the US average.
- $769
- 1-bedroom FMR
- $1,001
- 2-bedroom FMR
- +8.2%
- YoY change
- -20%
- vs US avg
The verdict
Greensville is the 37th cheapest of 133 counties in Virginia by 2-bedroom FMR; nationally it ranks #1,448 most affordable of 3,145 HUD counties; rent here has climbed 8.2% since FY 2025, a modest shift relative to most counties.
- #1,448
- most affordable of 3,145 US counties (2BR)
- #37
- cheapest of 133 in Virginia (2BR)
- -35%
- vs the state average
- $30,760
- income to afford it (30% rule)
Software Developers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (6.9%), while Fast Food and Counter Workers spend the most (31.8%); 14 of 15 common occupations here can afford a 1-bedroom at Fair Market Rent without exceeding the 30% threshold.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent for Greensville County, VA. Verify with HUD →
HUD sets the FY 2026 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent for Greensville County, Virginia at $769 per month - the federal rental-assistance benchmark for this county. A 2-bedroom costs $1,001/mo and a studio is $764/mo. This is 20% lower than the national average of $959 and 35% below the Virginia average of $1,182.
Rent increased8.2% from FY 2025 ($711), outpacing inflation. The 30% affordability floor is comparatively reachable here at $30,760/year.
Observed renter burden: 49.3% of the 960 renter households counted by ACS paid at least 30% of income in gross rent. This ACS 2023 household measure is distinct from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent benchmark above.
Market slack: The ACS rental vacancy rate here is 2.3%, a tight rental market where HUD's annual FMR schedule can lag what landlords are actually asking.
Local labor market: The county's BLS unemployment rate has averaged 6.7% over the past 12 months, well above the national norm, a headwind for household budgets that can also soften local rent growth.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Virginia. Population: 11,373. Population has held roughly steady over the past five years (-3.0%, Census ACS). That's slower than Virginia's statewide growth of +2.9% over the same period.
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Area GREENSVILLE·COUNTY·VA·VA
Greensville County, VA: $769/mo 1BR · #1448 of 3145 counties (2BR) · FY2026
- FMR-AREA VA
- 1BR-FMR $769
- 2BR-FMR $1,001
- RANK-MID #1,448
- YOY-SURGE +8.2%
- VSUS-BELOW -20%
- VS-ST-LOW -35% VA
- INC-ROOM 16%
- POP-SMALL 11K
- PHOTO-NEAR Fairfax County
- VOUCH-90-110 $692–$846
- FY-2026 FY2026
Photo-finish peer: Fairfax ($1,246 1BR gap)
Read with: Section 8 housing guide
Fair Market Rents (2026)
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%) |
Rent Burden Analysis
How much of household income goes to rent in Greensville County. The 30% threshold indicates cost burden.
How we calculate this
Rent burden = (FMR × 12) ÷ county median household income. Required income = (FMR × 12) ÷ 0.3, the federal 30%-of-gross-income rule HUD uses to define cost burden. Median household income is from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey; FMR is from HUD's FY2026 release. See methodology.
Where Greensville sits among every US county
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties
$1,001 higher than 46% of 3,145 counties
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Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026
How Greensville compares on 1-bedroom rent
1-bedroom FMR vs other Virginia counties
- Fairfax
Fairfax County
$2,015 1BR FMR / mo
- Prince William
Prince William County
$2,015 1BR FMR / mo
- Loudoun
Loudoun County
$2,015 1BR FMR / mo
- Virginia Beach city
Virginia Beach city
$1,512 1BR FMR / mo
- Chesterfield
Chesterfield County
$1,507 1BR FMR / mo
- Henrico
Henrico County
$1,507 1BR FMR / mo
- Greensville $769
Greensville County
$769 1BR FMR / mo
What this shows Greensville is highlighted. Nearby Virginia counties by 1-bedroom FMR, highest to lowest: Fairfax County ($2,015), Prince William County ($2,015), Loudoun County ($2,015), Virginia Beach city ($1,512), Chesterfield County ($1,507), Henrico County ($1,507), Greensville County (this county) ($769).
Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?
With a below-average 1-bedroom at $769/mo, most of these Virginia occupations clear, or miss, the 30% affordability line.
| Occupation | VA Salary | Rent Burden | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $134,470 | 6.9% | Affordable |
| General & Operations Managers | $121,530 | 7.6% | Affordable |
| Registered Nurses | $88,820 | 10.4% | Affordable |
| Accountants & Auditors | $84,190 | 11% | Affordable |
| Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $65,110 | 14.2% | Affordable |
| Elementary School Teachers | $62,270 | 14.8% | Affordable |
| Electricians | $61,610 | 15% | Affordable |
| Paralegals & Legal Assistants | $61,200 | 15.1% | Affordable |
| Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $54,500 | 16.9% | Affordable |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $42,490 | 21.7% | Affordable |
| Customer Service Representatives | $39,210 | 23.5% | Affordable |
| Teaching Assistants | $36,650 | 25.2% | Affordable |
| Janitors & Cleaners | $33,970 | 27.2% | Affordable |
| Retail Salespersons | $32,760 | 28.2% | Affordable |
| Fast Food & Counter Workers | $29,060 | 31.8% | Stretched |
Rent Trends (2020–2026)
7-year Fair Market Rent history for Greensville County. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.
Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for Greensville (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 23.4% overall, from $623 to $769. Rent fell in 3 of the last 6 tracked years, including a 15.5% drop in FY 2024 - an unusual multi-year softening rather than the steady increases seen in most US counties.
| Year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 ↑8.2% | $764 | $769 | $1,001 |
| FY 2025 ↓3.5% | $707 | $711 | $933 |
| FY 2024 ↑15.5% | $732 | $737 | $968 |
| FY 2023 ↑9.8% | $623 | $638 | $840 |
| FY 2022 ↓1.9% | $522 | $581 | $764 |
| FY 2021 ↓5.0% | $525 | $592 | $780 |
| FY 2020 | $553 | $623 | $820 |
Where Greensville County Ranks in Virginia
Greensville County is not part of any federally-designated metropolitan or micropolitan statistical area -- an independent rental market not administratively tied to a larger urban core. By 2-bedroom FMR, it ranks #37 of 133 counties in Virginia. Nearest by rank: Northampton County ($949), Mecklenburg County ($950), Buckingham County ($959), Nottoway County ($975), Bath County ($977), Giles County ($984), Cumberland County ($997), Emporia city ($1,001), Greensville County (this county) ($1,001), Buena Vista city ($1,005), Lexington city ($1,005), Rockbridge County ($1,005), Surry County ($1,039), Bristol city ($1,044), Scott County ($1,044), Washington County ($1,044), Franklin city ($1,051).
Nationwide peers by 2BR FMR & rent burden
Two PlainRent-derived comparison paths for Greensville County, both outside Virginia so the link neighborhoods are not the same-state geography lattice above. Axes stay disjoint: burden peers exclude the FMR peer set.
Similar 2-bedroom FMR
Nearest HUD 2BR Fair Market Rents outside VA (FY2026).
Similar rent burden
Nearest 2BR FMR as a share of median household income (outside VA).
Nearby Counties in Virginia
Largest counties by population in Virginia
Showing the 8 largest of 132 other counties in Virginia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Greensville County?
The FY 2026 Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom in Greensville County is $769 per month. A 2-bedroom is $1,001 and a studio is $764.
How does Greensville County rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Greensville County is 20% below the national average. A 1-bedroom here costs $769 compared to $959 nationally.
Where does Greensville County rank nationally for Fair Market Rent?
According to HUD's FY 2026 Fair Market Rent schedule, Greensville County's 2-bedroom FMR of $1,001 ranks #1,448 most affordable among 3,145 HUD counties, placing it in the middle half of HUD counties.
What income do I need to afford rent in Greensville County?
Based on the 30% affordability rule, you need an annual income of at least $30,760 ($2,563/month) to afford a 1-bedroom at Fair Market Rent in Greensville County.
Is rent going up or down in Greensville County?
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Greensville County increased by 8.2% from FY 2025 to FY 2026, going from $711 to $769.
Which jobs can afford rent in Greensville County?
Based on Virginia BLS salary data and the 30% affordability rule, jobs like Software Developers, General and Operations Managers, Registered Nurses can afford a 1-bedroom at $769/mo. 14 of 15 common occupations are affordable here.
How much has rent changed in Greensville County over time?
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Greensville County went from $623 in FY 2020 to $769 in FY 2026, a total change of +23.4% over 6 years.
How does Fair Market Rent affect Section 8 vouchers in Greensville County?
In Greensville County, the FY 2026 FMR of $769/mo for a 1-bedroom sets the baseline that local housing authorities use for Section 8 payment standards.
What does Fair Market Rent mean for Greensville County?
For Greensville County, it's the specific 40th-percentile rent HUD publishes each year ($769/mo for a 1-bedroom in FY 2026).
Is the rental market tight or loose in Greensville County?
The ACS rental vacancy rate here is 2.3%, a tight rental market where HUD's annual FMR schedule can lag what landlords are actually asking.
What is the unemployment rate in Greensville County?
The county's BLS unemployment rate has averaged 6.7% over the past 12 months, well above the national norm, a headwind for household budgets that can also soften local rent growth.
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What this means for renters
Treat Greensville's FY2026 Fair Market Rent as HUD's affordability benchmark, not a single market quote.
- Budget to roughly 30% of income: the FY2026 1-bedroom FMR of $769 implies about $30,760/yr to rent without being cost-burdened. Run your numbers
- Virginia counties vary widely around this figure - compare specific counties before assuming this applies to yours. Compare vs Fairfax
- See where Greensville ranks nationally on rent. National rankings
Fair Market Rent is HUD's 40th-percentile policy benchmark used to set Housing Choice Voucher payment standards. Actual asking rents can run higher or lower, and HUD updates FMRs once a year. This site is informational and not financial or relocation advice.
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