Roanoke County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Virginia. Population: 96,653.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,004/mo
↑ 12.6% YoY
+12% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,053/mo
↑ 11.1% YoY
+10% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,254/mo
↑ 9.9% YoY
+7% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,743/mo
↑ 9.1% YoY
+14% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,104/mo
↑ 11.6% YoY
+20% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $892 | $1,004 | +$112 (+12.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $948 | $1,053 | +$105 (+11.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,141 | $1,254 | +$113 (+9.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,597 | $1,743 | +$146 (+9.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,885 | $2,104 | +$219 (+11.6%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$42,120
$3,510/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$50,160
$4,180/month gross
Other Counties in Virginia
Bland County
1 BR: $749/mo
Williamsburg city
1 BR: $1,512/mo
Sussex County
1 BR: $1,507/mo
Bedford County
1 BR: $1,033/mo
Fredericksburg city
1 BR: $2,015/mo
Gloucester 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.