Rent in Richmond County, VA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,157$13,884 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,187 (+2.6%)How much rent can you afford in Richmond 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 Richmond 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 | $876 | $10,512 | $35,040 | $16.85/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $882 | $10,584 | $35,280 | $16.96/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,157 | $13,884 | $46,280 | $22.25/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,464 | $17,568 | $58,560 | $28.15/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,825 | $21,900 | $73,000 | $35.10/hr |
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Rent in Richmond County, VA: common questions
How much is rent going up in Richmond County, VA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,187 for a two-bedroom, up 2.6% from $1,157. A one-bedroom goes from $882 to $907, a studio from $876 to $901.
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 Richmond County, VA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $882 for a one-bedroom and $1,157 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,884 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 Richmond County, VA?
To keep a $1,157 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $22.25 an hour, or $46,280 a year. A one-bedroom at $882 takes $16.96 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Richmond County, VA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $876, one bedroom $882, two $1,157, three $1,464 and four $1,825 a month.
Is rent affordable in Richmond County, VA?
For the typical household, earning $66,304 a year ($5,525 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,157 takes 20.9% 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: ($1,157 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $46,280. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $22.25 an hour.