Rent in Caroline County, VA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,246$14,952 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,244 (−0.2%)How much rent can you afford in Caroline 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 Caroline 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 | $859 | $10,308 | $34,360 | $16.52/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,021 | $12,252 | $40,840 | $19.63/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,246 | $14,952 | $49,840 | $23.96/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,733 | $20,796 | $69,320 | $33.33/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,090 | $25,080 | $83,600 | $40.19/hr |
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Living and working in Caroline County, VA
Rent in Caroline County, VA: common questions
How much is rent going down in Caroline County, VA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,244 for a two-bedroom, down 0.2% from $1,246. A one-bedroom goes from $1,021 to $1,028, a studio from $859 to $866.
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 Caroline County, VA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,021 for a one-bedroom and $1,246 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $14,952 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 Caroline County, VA?
To keep a $1,246 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $23.96 an hour, or $49,840 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,021 takes $19.63 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Caroline County, VA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $859, one bedroom $1,021, two $1,246, three $1,733 and four $2,090 a month.
Is rent affordable in Caroline County, VA?
For the typical household, earning $87,407 a year ($7,284 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,246 takes 17.1% 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: ($1,246 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $49,840. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $23.96 an hour.