Rent in Danville city, 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 Danville city, VA?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Danville city, 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 | $630 | $7,560 | $25,200 | $12.12/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $738 | $8,856 | $29,520 | $14.19/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $914 | $10,968 | $36,560 | $17.58/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,263 | $15,156 | $50,520 | $24.29/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,415 | $16,980 | $56,600 | $27.21/hr |
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Rent in Danville city, VA: common questions
How much is rent going up in Danville city, 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 $738 to $765, a studio from $630 to $657.
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 Danville city, VA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $738 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 Danville city, 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 $738 takes $14.19 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Danville city, VA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $630, one bedroom $738, two $914, three $1,263 and four $1,415 a month.
Is rent affordable in Danville city, VA?
For the typical household, earning $44,423 a year ($3,702 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $914 takes 24.7% 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.