Virginia Fair Market Rent (FY2026)
South region · 64 HUD FMR areas
In FY2026, Virginia has 64 HUD Fair Market Rent areas with a median 2-bedroom FMR of $1,022/month. Across the state, the 2-bedroom FMR ranges from $914 (Alleghany County-Clifton Forge city-Covington city, VA HUD Nonmet) to $2,246 (Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD). That median is $47 above the national median FMR of $975, ranking Virginia #26 of 51 states (1 = most expensive). FMR is the federal voucher rent standard, not the market median.
Source: HUD USER, FY2026 Fair Market Rents (40th percentile, revised final). Data as of June 2026.
Virginia median FMR by bedroom size
| Unit size | Median FMR (per month) |
|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $812 |
| 1-bedroom | $856 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,022 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,340 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,586 |
These are medians across the state's areas; an individual metro can be much higher or lower. The population-weighted average 2-bedroom FMR (weighting each area by its population) is $1,729.
Every FMR area in Virginia
| FMR area | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD | $1,953 | $2,015 | $2,246 | $2,835 | $3,332 |
| Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC | $1,492 | $1,512 | $1,713 | $2,376 | $2,797 |
| Richmond, VA | $1,442 | $1,507 | $1,655 | $2,072 | $2,553 |
Source: HUD USER, FY2026 Fair Market Rents (40th percentile, revised final). Data as of June 2026.
Detailed pages: Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD · Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC · Richmond, VA.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Fair Market Rent in Virginia for FY2026?
Virginia has 64 HUD Fair Market Rent areas. The median 2-bedroom FMR across them is $1,022 per month, ranging from $914 (Alleghany County-Clifton Forge city-Covington city, VA HUD Nonmet) to $2,246 (Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD). HUD sets FMRs by metro/county, not statewide, so use the area closest to where you live. Verify at huduser.gov.
Which Virginia area has the highest and lowest FMR?
In FY2026 the highest 2-bedroom FMR in Virginia is $2,246 in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD, and the lowest is $914 in Alleghany County-Clifton Forge city-Covington city, VA HUD Nonmet. Rents are highest in the largest metros and lowest in rural counties.
Is Virginia expensive for renters compared with other states?
Virginia's median 2-bedroom FMR of $1,022 is $47 above the national median FMR of $975 (+5%). It ranks #26 of 51 states and DC by median 2-bedroom FMR (1 = most expensive).
How does FMR relate to Section 8 vouchers in Virginia?
Public housing agencies in Virginia set Housing Choice Voucher payment standards at roughly 90–110% of the local FMR. Your subsidy covers the gap between that standard and about 30% of your adjusted income. Contact the PHA for your county for exact figures.
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Source & accuracy
FY2026 Fair Market Rents, U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development — HUD USER (public domain). State medians and ranges are computed over HUD's area-level FMRs (see methodology). FMR is the federal voucher rent standard, not the market median; verify on huduser.gov.
Last updated: 2026-06-20