Staunton city
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Virginia. Population: 25,581.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,088/mo
↓ 1.7% YoY
+22% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,095/mo
↓ 1.7% YoY
+14% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,261/mo
↓ 1.6% YoY
+7% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,734/mo
↓ 3.5% YoY
+14% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,941/mo
↓ 7.2% YoY
+11% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,107 | $1,088 | $-19 (-1.7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,114 | $1,095 | $-19 (-1.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,282 | $1,261 | $-21 (-1.6%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,796 | $1,734 | $-62 (-3.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,092 | $1,941 | $-151 (-7.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$43,800
$3,650/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$50,440
$4,203/month gross
Other Counties in Virginia
Warren County
1 BR: $1,002/mo
Campbell County
1 BR: $1,033/mo
Alleghany County
1 BR: $778/mo
Salem city
1 BR: $1,053/mo
Mecklenburg County
1 BR: $724/mo
Sussex County
1 BR: $1,507/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.