Rent in Louisa County, VA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,247$14,964 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,291 (+3.5%)How much rent can you afford in Louisa 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 Louisa 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 | $1,080 | $12,960 | $43,200 | $20.77/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,138 | $13,656 | $45,520 | $21.88/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,247 | $14,964 | $49,880 | $23.98/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,734 | $20,808 | $69,360 | $33.35/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,950 | $23,400 | $78,000 | $37.50/hr |
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Rent in Louisa County, VA: common questions
How much is rent going up in Louisa County, VA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,291 for a two-bedroom, up 3.5% from $1,247. A one-bedroom goes from $1,138 to $1,186, a studio from $1,080 to $1,094.
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 Louisa County, VA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,138 for a one-bedroom and $1,247 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $14,964 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 Louisa County, VA?
To keep a $1,247 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $23.98 an hour, or $49,880 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,138 takes $21.88 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Louisa County, VA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,080, one bedroom $1,138, two $1,247, three $1,734 and four $1,950 a month.
Is rent affordable in Louisa County, VA?
For the typical household, earning $86,689 a year ($7,224 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,247 takes 17.3% 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: ($1,247 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $49,880. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $23.98 an hour.