Rent in Shenandoah County, VA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,091$13,092 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,172 (+7.4%)How much rent can you afford in Shenandoah 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 Shenandoah 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 | $849 | $10,188 | $33,960 | $16.33/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $855 | $10,260 | $34,200 | $16.44/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,091 | $13,092 | $43,640 | $20.98/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,394 | $16,728 | $55,760 | $26.81/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,523 | $18,276 | $60,920 | $29.29/hr |
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Rent in Shenandoah County, VA: common questions
How much is rent going up in Shenandoah County, VA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,172 for a two-bedroom, up 7.4% from $1,091. A one-bedroom goes from $855 to $943, a studio from $849 to $937.
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 Shenandoah County, VA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $855 for a one-bedroom and $1,091 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,092 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 Shenandoah County, VA?
To keep a $1,091 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $20.98 an hour, or $43,640 a year. A one-bedroom at $855 takes $16.44 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Shenandoah County, VA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $849, one bedroom $855, two $1,091, three $1,394 and four $1,523 a month.
Is rent affordable in Shenandoah County, VA?
For the typical household, earning $67,191 a year ($5,599 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,091 takes 19.5% 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: ($1,091 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $43,640. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $20.98 an hour.