Louisa County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Virginia. Population: 38,106.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,080/mo
↑ 11.3% YoY
+21% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,138/mo
↑ 13.0% YoY
+19% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,247/mo
↑ 11.8% YoY
+6% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,734/mo
↑ 12.1% YoY
+14% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,950/mo
↑ 11.9% YoY
+11% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $970 | $1,080 | +$110 (+11.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,007 | $1,138 | +$131 (+13.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,115 | $1,247 | +$132 (+11.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,547 | $1,734 | +$187 (+12.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,743 | $1,950 | +$207 (+11.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$45,520
$3,793/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$49,880
$4,157/month gross
Other Counties in Virginia
Prince Edward County
1 BR: $922/mo
Highland County
1 BR: $749/mo
Charlottesville city
1 BR: $1,602/mo
Caroline County
1 BR: $1,021/mo
Amelia County
1 BR: $1,507/mo
Isle of Wight County
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.