County FMR · HUD FY2026
Warren County Fair Market Rent
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Warren County, VA - 4% above the US average.
- $1,002
- 1-bedroom FMR
- $1,315
- 2-bedroom FMR
- +1.3%
- YoY change
- +4%
- vs US avg
The verdict
Warren is the 57th most expensive of 133 counties in Virginia by 2-bedroom FMR.
- #57
- most expensive of 133 in Virginia (2BR)
- -15%
- vs the state average
- $40,080
- income to afford it (30% rule)
- +1.3%
- YoY, FY2025→2026
Software Developers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (8.9%), while Fast Food and Counter Workers spend the most (41.4%).
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent for Warren County, VA. Verify with HUD →
HUD sets the FY 2026 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent for Warren County, Virginia at $1,002 per month - the federal rental-assistance benchmark for this county. A 2-bedroom costs $1,315/mo and a studio is $953/mo. This is 4% higher than the national average of $959 and 15% below the Virginia average of $1,182.
Rent increased1.3% from FY 2025 ($989), roughly tracking inflation. To afford rent here, a household needs at least $40,080/year based on the 30% affordability rule.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Virginia. Population: 40,800. Population has held roughly steady over the past five years (+4.2%, Census ACS). That's in line with Virginia's statewide growth of +2.9% over the same period.
What these rents mean for Warren County
The Warren County FMR area applies to all ZIP codes inside the county boundary, and Virginia's housing authorities use it as the baseline for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards. See how FMR is calculated for the full 40th-percentile methodology and payment-standard rules.
Warren County's 1-bedroom rent runs 4% above the US average of $959 and 15% lower than the Virginia state average of $1,182. Over the past year, 1-bedroom rent here shifted from$989 in FY 2025 to $1,002 in FY 2026 - a change of +1.3%, which tracks roughly with broader price trends.
At the FY 2026 1-bedroom FMR of $1,002, affording it under the 30%-of-income rule takes $40,080 per year (about $3,340/month) in household income, and a 2-bedroom at $1,315 pushes that threshold even higher. With a population of 40,800 and a county median household income of $84,331, the arithmetic here directly shapes which wage earners can rent without being cost-burdened.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $983 | $953 | $-30 (-3.1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $989 | $1,002 | +$13 (+1.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,298 | $1,315 | +$17 (+1.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,744 | $1,754 | +$10 (+0.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,180 | $2,206 | +$26 (+1.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Rent Burden Analysis
How much of household income goes to rent in Warren County. The 30% threshold indicates cost burden.
How we calculate this
Rent burden = (FMR × 12) ÷ county median household income. Required income = (FMR × 12) ÷ 0.3, the federal 30%-of-gross-income rule HUD uses to define cost burden. Median household income is from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey; FMR is from HUD's FY2026 release. See methodology.
Warren County 2-bedroom rent burden
Where Warren sits among every US county
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties
$1,315 Top 23% higher than 77% of 3,145 counties
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Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026
How Warren compares on 1-bedroom rent
1-bedroom FMR vs other Virginia counties
- Fairfax
Fairfax County
$2,015 1BR FMR / mo
- Prince William
Prince William County
$2,015 1BR FMR / mo
- Loudoun
Loudoun County
$2,015 1BR FMR / mo
- Virginia Beach city
Virginia Beach city
$1,512 1BR FMR / mo
- Chesterfield
Chesterfield County
$1,507 1BR FMR / mo
- Henrico
Henrico County
$1,507 1BR FMR / mo
- Warren
Warren County
$1,002 1BR FMR / mo
What this shows Warren is highlighted. Nearby Virginia counties by 1-bedroom FMR, highest to lowest: Fairfax County ($2,015), Prince William County ($2,015), Loudoun County ($2,015), Virginia Beach city ($1,512), Chesterfield County ($1,507), Henrico County ($1,507), Warren County (this county) ($1,002).
Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?
How a 1-bedroom at $1,002/mo compares to Virginia salaries for popular occupations (BLS wage data, 30%-of-income rule).
| Occupation | VA Salary | Rent Burden | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $134,470 | 8.9% | Affordable |
| General & Operations Managers | $121,530 | 9.9% | Affordable |
| Registered Nurses | $88,820 | 13.5% | Affordable |
| Accountants & Auditors | $84,190 | 14.3% | Affordable |
| Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $65,110 | 18.5% | Affordable |
| Elementary School Teachers | $62,270 | 19.3% | Affordable |
| Electricians | $61,610 | 19.5% | Affordable |
| Paralegals & Legal Assistants | $61,200 | 19.6% | Affordable |
| Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $54,500 | 22.1% | Affordable |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $42,490 | 28.3% | Affordable |
| Customer Service Representatives | $39,210 | 30.7% | Stretched |
| Teaching Assistants | $36,650 | 32.8% | Stretched |
| Janitors & Cleaners | $33,970 | 35.4% | Stretched |
| Retail Salespersons | $32,760 | 36.7% | Stretched |
| Fast Food & Counter Workers | $29,060 | 41.4% | Stretched |
Rent Trends (2020–2026)
7-year Fair Market Rent history for Warren County. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.
Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for Warren (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 29.8% overall, from $772 to $1,002. The increases have been fairly steady year to year, with no single jump exceeding 11.5% (FY 2025).
| Year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 ↑1.3% | $953 | $1,002 | $1,315 |
| FY 2025 ↑11.5% | $983 | $989 | $1,298 |
| FY 2024 ↑9.4% | $881 | $887 | $1,165 |
| FY 2023 ↑3.4% | $805 | $811 | $1,067 |
| FY 2022 ↑0.9% | $685 | $784 | $1,031 |
| FY 2021 ↑0.6% | $676 | $777 | $1,024 |
| FY 2020 | $671 | $772 | $1,017 |
Part of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Area
Warren County is a outlying county of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metropolitan statistical area, alongside 22 other metro-area counties.
Warren County ranks #22 of 23 counties in this metro area by 1-bedroom FMR. Every county sharing this metro, highest to lowest: Fairfax County ($2,015), Montgomery County ($2,015), Prince George's County ($2,015), District of Columbia ($2,015), Prince William County ($2,015), Loudoun County ($2,015), Frederick County ($2,015), Arlington County ($2,015), Charles County ($2,015), Stafford County ($2,015), Alexandria city ($2,015), Spotsylvania County ($2,015), Fauquier County ($2,015), Manassas city ($2,015), Fredericksburg city ($2,015), Fairfax city ($2,015), Manassas Park city ($2,015), Clarke County ($2,015), Falls Church city ($2,015), Rappahannock County ($1,254), Culpeper County ($1,170), Warren County (this county) ($1,002), Jefferson County ($953).
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What this means for renters
Treat Warren's FY2026 Fair Market Rent as HUD's affordability benchmark, not a market quote.
- Budget to roughly 30% of income: the FY2026 1-bedroom FMR of $1,002 implies about $40,080/yr to rent without being cost-burdened. Run your numbers
- Compare this county against nearby metros and states before signing a lease. Compare areas
- See where it sits on the national rent map. View rankings
Fair Market Rent is HUD's 40th-percentile policy benchmark used to set Housing Choice Voucher payment standards. Actual asking rents in Warren can run higher or lower, and HUD updates FMRs once a year. This page is informational and not financial or relocation advice.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and HUD Fair Market Rents. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
Every figure on PlainRent is rendered directly from HUD's published Fair Market Rent records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of FY 2026.