Rent in Pulaski County, VA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$921$11,052 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $952 (+3.4%)How much rent can you afford in Pulaski 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 Pulaski 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 | $699 | $8,388 | $27,960 | $13.44/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $840 | $10,080 | $33,600 | $16.15/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $921 | $11,052 | $36,840 | $17.71/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,252 | $15,024 | $50,080 | $24.08/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,545 | $18,540 | $61,800 | $29.71/hr |
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Rent in Pulaski County, VA: common questions
How much is rent going up in Pulaski County, VA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $952 for a two-bedroom, up 3.4% from $921. A one-bedroom goes from $840 to $873, a studio from $699 to $744.
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 Pulaski County, VA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $840 for a one-bedroom and $921 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,052 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 Pulaski County, VA?
To keep a $921 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $17.71 an hour, or $36,840 a year. A one-bedroom at $840 takes $16.15 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Pulaski County, VA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $699, one bedroom $840, two $921, three $1,252 and four $1,545 a month.
Is rent affordable in Pulaski County, VA?
For the typical household, earning $62,028 a year ($5,169 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $921 takes 17.8% 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: ($921 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $36,840. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $17.71 an hour.