Rent in Amelia County, VA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,655$19,860 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,651 (−0.2%)How much rent can you afford in Amelia County, VA?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Amelia County, VA by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,442 | $17,304 | $57,680 | $27.73/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,507 | $18,084 | $60,280 | $28.98/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,655 | $19,860 | $66,200 | $31.83/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,072 | $24,864 | $82,880 | $39.85/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,553 | $30,636 | $102,120 | $49.10/hr |
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Rent in Amelia County, VA: common questions
How much is rent going down in Amelia County, VA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,651 for a two-bedroom, down 0.2% from $1,655. A one-bedroom goes from $1,507 to $1,517, a studio from $1,442 to $1,456.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Amelia County, VA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,507 for a one-bedroom and $1,655 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $19,860 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Amelia County, VA?
To keep a $1,655 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $31.83 an hour, or $66,200 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,507 takes $28.98 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Amelia County, VA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,442, one bedroom $1,507, two $1,655, three $2,072 and four $2,553 a month.
Is rent affordable in Amelia County, VA?
For the typical household, earning $76,717 a year ($6,393 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,655 takes 25.9% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,655 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $66,200. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $31.83 an hour.