Northampton County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Virginia. Population: 12,132.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$719/mo
↑ 7.3% YoY
-19% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$723/mo
↑ 7.1% YoY
-25% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$949/mo
↑ 7.2% YoY
-19% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,320/mo
↑ 7.4% YoY
-13% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,592/mo
↑ 7.1% YoY
-9% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $670 | $719 | +$49 (+7.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $675 | $723 | +$48 (+7.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $885 | $949 | +$64 (+7.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,229 | $1,320 | +$91 (+7.4%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,486 | $1,592 | +$106 (+7.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$28,920
$2,410/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$37,960
$3,163/month gross
Other Counties in Virginia
Pulaski County
1 BR: $840/mo
Danville city
1 BR: $738/mo
Suffolk city
1 BR: $1,512/mo
Prince Edward County
1 BR: $922/mo
Fauquier County
1 BR: $2,015/mo
Culpeper County
1 BR: $1,170/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.