Richmond County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Virginia. Population: 8,968.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$876/mo
↑ 9.4% YoY
-2% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$882/mo
↑ 9.4% YoY
-8% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,157/mo
↑ 9.6% YoY
-2% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,464/mo
↑ 9.4% YoY
-4% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,825/mo
↑ 2.9% YoY
+4% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $801 | $876 | +$75 (+9.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $806 | $882 | +$76 (+9.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,056 | $1,157 | +$101 (+9.6%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,338 | $1,464 | +$126 (+9.4%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,773 | $1,825 | +$52 (+2.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$35,280
$2,940/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$46,280
$3,857/month gross
Other Counties in Virginia
Fairfax County
1 BR: $2,015/mo
Mecklenburg County
1 BR: $724/mo
Bath County
1 BR: $801/mo
Chesapeake city
1 BR: $1,512/mo
Westmoreland County
1 BR: $979/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.