Rent in Cumberland County, VA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$997$11,964 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,046 (+4.9%)How much rent can you afford in Cumberland 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 Cumberland 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 | $812 | $9,744 | $32,480 | $15.62/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $817 | $9,804 | $32,680 | $15.71/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $997 | $11,964 | $39,880 | $19.17/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,195 | $14,340 | $47,800 | $22.98/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,673 | $20,076 | $66,920 | $32.17/hr |
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Rent in Cumberland County, VA: common questions
How much is rent going up in Cumberland County, VA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,046 for a two-bedroom, up 4.9% from $997. A one-bedroom goes from $817 to $865, a studio from $812 to $859.
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 Cumberland County, VA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $817 for a one-bedroom and $997 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,964 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 Cumberland County, VA?
To keep a $997 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $19.17 an hour, or $39,880 a year. A one-bedroom at $817 takes $15.71 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Cumberland County, VA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $812, one bedroom $817, two $997, three $1,195 and four $1,673 a month.
Is rent affordable in Cumberland County, VA?
For the typical household, earning $55,325 a year ($4,610 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $997 takes 21.6% 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: ($997 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $39,880. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $19.17 an hour.