Mecklenburg County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Virginia. Population: 30,367.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$719/mo
↑ 7.0% YoY
-19% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$724/mo
↑ 6.9% YoY
-25% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$950/mo
↑ 7.0% YoY
-19% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,224/mo
↑ 6.9% YoY
-20% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,258/mo
↑ 6.9% YoY
-28% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $672 | $719 | +$47 (+7.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $677 | $724 | +$47 (+6.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $888 | $950 | +$62 (+7.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,145 | $1,224 | +$79 (+6.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,177 | $1,258 | +$81 (+6.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$28,960
$2,413/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,000
$3,167/month gross
Other Counties in Virginia
Warren County
1 BR: $1,002/mo
Greene County
1 BR: $1,602/mo
Nelson County
1 BR: $1,602/mo
Galax city
1 BR: $770/mo
Accomack County
1 BR: $856/mo
Giles County
1 BR: $898/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.