Winchester city
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Virginia. Population: 28,103.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,133/mo
↑ 3.5% YoY
+27% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,255/mo
↑ 0.2% YoY
+31% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,573/mo
↑ 0.3% YoY
+34% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,965/mo
↑ 0.7% YoY
+29% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,639/mo
↑ 0.2% YoY
+50% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,095 | $1,133 | +$38 (+3.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,253 | $1,255 | +$2 (+0.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,569 | $1,573 | +$4 (+0.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,952 | $1,965 | +$13 (+0.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,635 | $2,639 | +$4 (+0.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$50,200
$4,183/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$62,920
$5,243/month gross
Other Counties in Virginia
Albemarle County
1 BR: $1,602/mo
Petersburg city
1 BR: $1,507/mo
Louisa County
1 BR: $1,138/mo
Virginia Beach city
1 BR: $1,512/mo
Chesterfield County
1 BR: $1,507/mo
Westmoreland County
1 BR: $979/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.