Halifax County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Virginia. Population: 34,013.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$792/mo
↑ 7.6% YoY
-11% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$827/mo
↑ 9.5% YoY
-14% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$914/mo
↑ 7.4% YoY
-22% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,167/mo
↑ 7.9% YoY
-23% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,340/mo
↑ 12.0% YoY
-24% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $736 | $792 | +$56 (+7.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $755 | $827 | +$72 (+9.5%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $851 | $914 | +$63 (+7.4%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,082 | $1,167 | +$85 (+7.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,196 | $1,340 | +$144 (+12.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$33,080
$2,757/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$36,560
$3,047/month gross
Other Counties in Virginia
Brunswick County
1 BR: $749/mo
Buena Vista city
1 BR: $917/mo
King and Queen County
1 BR: $1,139/mo
Middlesex County
1 BR: $1,058/mo
Bristol city
1 BR: $818/mo
Tazewell County
1 BR: $732/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.