Rent in Surry County, VA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,039$12,468 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,064 (+2.4%)How much rent can you afford in Surry 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 Surry 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 | $905 | $10,860 | $36,200 | $17.40/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $920 | $11,040 | $36,800 | $17.69/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,039 | $12,468 | $41,560 | $19.98/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,445 | $17,340 | $57,800 | $27.79/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,743 | $20,916 | $69,720 | $33.52/hr |
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Rent in Surry County, VA: common questions
How much is rent going up in Surry County, VA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,064 for a two-bedroom, up 2.4% from $1,039. A one-bedroom goes from $920 to $952, a studio from $905 to $938.
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 Surry County, VA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $920 for a one-bedroom and $1,039 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,468 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 Surry County, VA?
To keep a $1,039 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $19.98 an hour, or $41,560 a year. A one-bedroom at $920 takes $17.69 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Surry County, VA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $905, one bedroom $920, two $1,039, three $1,445 and four $1,743 a month.
Is rent affordable in Surry County, VA?
For the typical household, earning $78,041 a year ($6,503 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,039 takes 16% 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: ($1,039 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $41,560. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $19.98 an hour.