Rent in Montgomery County, VA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,271$15,252 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,340 (+5.4%)How much rent can you afford in Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 | $910 | $10,920 | $36,400 | $17.50/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $993 | $11,916 | $39,720 | $19.10/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,271 | $15,252 | $50,840 | $24.44/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,706 | $20,472 | $68,240 | $32.81/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,132 | $25,584 | $85,280 | $41.00/hr |
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Rent in Montgomery County, VA: common questions
How much is rent going up in Montgomery County, VA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,340 for a two-bedroom, up 5.4% from $1,271. A one-bedroom goes from $993 to $1,050, a studio from $910 to $1,043.
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 Montgomery County, VA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $993 for a one-bedroom and $1,271 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $15,252 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 Montgomery County, VA?
To keep a $1,271 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $24.44 an hour, or $50,840 a year. A one-bedroom at $993 takes $19.10 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Montgomery County, VA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $910, one bedroom $993, two $1,271, three $1,706 and four $2,132 a month.
Is rent affordable in Montgomery County, VA?
For the typical household, earning $72,715 a year ($6,060 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,271 takes 21% 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: ($1,271 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $50,840. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $24.44 an hour.