Rent in Rappahannock County, VA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,375$16,500 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,555 (+13.1%)How much rent can you afford in Rappahannock 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 Rappahannock 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 | $1,198 | $14,376 | $47,920 | $23.04/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,254 | $15,048 | $50,160 | $24.12/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,375 | $16,500 | $55,000 | $26.44/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,649 | $19,788 | $65,960 | $31.71/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,307 | $27,684 | $92,280 | $44.37/hr |
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Rent in Rappahannock County, VA: common questions
How much is rent going up in Rappahannock County, VA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,555 for a two-bedroom, up 13.1% from $1,375. A one-bedroom goes from $1,254 to $1,428, a studio from $1,198 to $1,355.
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 Rappahannock County, VA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,254 for a one-bedroom and $1,375 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $16,500 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 Rappahannock County, VA?
To keep a $1,375 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $26.44 an hour, or $55,000 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,254 takes $24.12 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Rappahannock County, VA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,198, one bedroom $1,254, two $1,375, three $1,649 and four $2,307 a month.
Is rent affordable in Rappahannock County, VA?
For the typical household, earning $83,380 a year ($6,948 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,375 takes 19.8% 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: ($1,375 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $55,000. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $26.44 an hour.