Rent in Northumberland County, VA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,309$15,708 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,382 (+5.6%)How much rent can you afford in Northumberland 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 Northumberland 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 | $1,066 | $12,792 | $42,640 | $20.50/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,073 | $12,876 | $42,920 | $20.63/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,309 | $15,708 | $52,360 | $25.17/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,569 | $18,828 | $62,760 | $30.17/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,047 | $24,564 | $81,880 | $39.37/hr |
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Rent in Northumberland County, VA: common questions
How much is rent going up in Northumberland County, VA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,382 for a two-bedroom, up 5.6% from $1,309. A one-bedroom goes from $1,073 to $1,142, a studio from $1,066 to $1,135.
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 Northumberland County, VA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,073 for a one-bedroom and $1,309 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $15,708 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 Northumberland County, VA?
To keep a $1,309 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $25.17 an hour, or $52,360 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,073 takes $20.63 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Northumberland County, VA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,066, one bedroom $1,073, two $1,309, three $1,569 and four $2,047 a month.
Is rent affordable in Northumberland County, VA?
For the typical household, earning $66,480 a year ($5,540 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,309 takes 23.6% 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: ($1,309 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $52,360. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $25.17 an hour.