Rent in Carroll County, VA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$914$10,968 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $943 (+3.2%)How much rent can you afford in Carroll 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 Carroll 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 | $765 | $9,180 | $30,600 | $14.71/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $770 | $9,240 | $30,800 | $14.81/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $914 | $10,968 | $36,560 | $17.58/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,271 | $15,252 | $50,840 | $24.44/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,481 | $17,772 | $59,240 | $28.48/hr |
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Rent in Carroll County, VA: common questions
How much is rent going up in Carroll County, VA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $943 for a two-bedroom, up 3.2% from $914. A one-bedroom goes from $770 to $803, a studio from $765 to $799.
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 Carroll County, VA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $770 for a one-bedroom and $914 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $10,968 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 Carroll County, VA?
To keep a $914 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $17.58 an hour, or $36,560 a year. A one-bedroom at $770 takes $14.81 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Carroll County, VA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $765, one bedroom $770, two $914, three $1,271 and four $1,481 a month.
Is rent affordable in Carroll County, VA?
For the typical household, earning $54,484 a year ($4,540 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $914 takes 20.1% 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: ($914 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $36,560. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $17.58 an hour.