Rent in Middlesex County, VA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,291$15,492 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,259 (−2.5%)How much rent can you afford in Middlesex 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 Middlesex 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 | $1,052 | $12,624 | $42,080 | $20.23/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,058 | $12,696 | $42,320 | $20.35/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,291 | $15,492 | $51,640 | $24.83/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,548 | $18,576 | $61,920 | $29.77/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,018 | $24,216 | $80,720 | $38.81/hr |
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Rent in Middlesex County, VA: common questions
How much is rent going down in Middlesex County, VA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,259 for a two-bedroom, down 2.5% from $1,291. A one-bedroom goes from $1,058 to $1,041, a studio from $1,052 to $1,034.
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 Middlesex County, VA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,058 for a one-bedroom and $1,291 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $15,492 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 Middlesex County, VA?
To keep a $1,291 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $24.83 an hour, or $51,640 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,058 takes $20.35 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Middlesex County, VA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,052, one bedroom $1,058, two $1,291, three $1,548 and four $2,018 a month.
Is rent affordable in Middlesex County, VA?
For the typical household, earning $75,060 a year ($6,255 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,291 takes 20.6% 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: ($1,291 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $51,640. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $24.83 an hour.