Rent in Northampton County, VA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$949$11,388 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $992 (+4.5%)How much rent can you afford in Northampton 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 Northampton 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 | $719 | $8,628 | $28,760 | $13.83/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $723 | $8,676 | $28,920 | $13.90/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $949 | $11,388 | $37,960 | $18.25/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,320 | $15,840 | $52,800 | $25.38/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,592 | $19,104 | $63,680 | $30.62/hr |
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Rent in Northampton County, VA: common questions
How much is rent going up in Northampton County, VA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $992 for a two-bedroom, up 4.5% from $949. A one-bedroom goes from $723 to $758, a studio from $719 to $753.
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 Northampton County, VA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $723 for a one-bedroom and $949 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,388 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 Northampton County, VA?
To keep a $949 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $18.25 an hour, or $37,960 a year. A one-bedroom at $723 takes $13.90 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Northampton County, VA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $719, one bedroom $723, two $949, three $1,320 and four $1,592 a month.
Is rent affordable in Northampton County, VA?
For the typical household, earning $61,632 a year ($5,136 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $949 takes 18.5% 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: ($949 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $37,960. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $18.25 an hour.