Rent in Nelson County, VA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,824$21,888 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,642 (−10%)How much rent can you afford in Nelson 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 Nelson 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 | $1,421 | $17,052 | $56,840 | $27.33/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,602 | $19,224 | $64,080 | $30.81/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,824 | $21,888 | $72,960 | $35.08/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,218 | $26,616 | $88,720 | $42.65/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,731 | $32,772 | $109,240 | $52.52/hr |
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Rent in Nelson County, VA: common questions
How much is rent going down in Nelson County, VA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,642 for a two-bedroom, down 10% from $1,824. A one-bedroom goes from $1,602 to $1,442, a studio from $1,421 to $1,279.
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 Nelson County, VA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,602 for a one-bedroom and $1,824 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $21,888 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 Nelson County, VA?
To keep a $1,824 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $35.08 an hour, or $72,960 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,602 takes $30.81 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Nelson County, VA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,421, one bedroom $1,602, two $1,824, three $2,218 and four $2,731 a month.
Is rent affordable in Nelson County, VA?
For the typical household, earning $72,589 a year ($6,049 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,824 takes 30.2% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is over 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: ($1,824 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $72,960. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $35.08 an hour.