Russell County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Virginia. Population: 25,763.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$744/mo
↑ 10.7% YoY
-17% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$748/mo
↑ 10.7% YoY
-22% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$914/mo
↑ 7.4% YoY
-22% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,156/mo
↑ 10.7% YoY
-24% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,377/mo
↑ 9.5% YoY
-22% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $672 | $744 | +$72 (+10.7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $676 | $748 | +$72 (+10.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $851 | $914 | +$63 (+7.4%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,044 | $1,156 | +$112 (+10.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,258 | $1,377 | +$119 (+9.5%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$29,920
$2,493/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$36,560
$3,047/month gross
Other Counties in Virginia
Isle of Wight County
1 BR: $1,512/mo
Orange County
1 BR: $1,012/mo
Lee County
1 BR: $697/mo
Dickenson County
1 BR: $749/mo
Bland County
1 BR: $749/mo
Northumberland County
1 BR: $1,073/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.