Northumberland County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Virginia. Population: 12,007.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,066/mo
↑ 12.7% YoY
+19% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,073/mo
↑ 12.7% YoY
+12% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,309/mo
↑ 11.4% YoY
+11% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,569/mo
↑ 10.8% YoY
+3% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,047/mo
↑ 11.4% YoY
+17% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $946 | $1,066 | +$120 (+12.7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $952 | $1,073 | +$121 (+12.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,175 | $1,309 | +$134 (+11.4%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,416 | $1,569 | +$153 (+10.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,837 | $2,047 | +$210 (+11.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$42,920
$3,577/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$52,360
$4,363/month gross
Other Counties in Virginia
Nelson County
1 BR: $1,602/mo
Halifax County
1 BR: $827/mo
Caroline County
1 BR: $1,021/mo
Charlottesville city
1 BR: $1,602/mo
Emporia city
1 BR: $769/mo
Grayson County
1 BR: $834/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.