Rent in Winchester city, VA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,573$18,876 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,505 (−4.3%)How much rent can you afford in Winchester city, VA?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Winchester city, 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 | $1,133 | $13,596 | $45,320 | $21.79/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,255 | $15,060 | $50,200 | $24.13/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,573 | $18,876 | $62,920 | $30.25/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,965 | $23,580 | $78,600 | $37.79/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,639 | $31,668 | $105,560 | $50.75/hr |
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Rent in Winchester city, VA: common questions
How much is rent going down in Winchester city, VA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,505 for a two-bedroom, down 4.3% from $1,573. A one-bedroom goes from $1,255 to $1,180, a studio from $1,133 to $1,066.
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 Winchester city, VA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,255 for a one-bedroom and $1,573 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $18,876 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 Winchester city, VA?
To keep a $1,573 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $30.25 an hour, or $62,920 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,255 takes $24.13 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Winchester city, VA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,133, one bedroom $1,255, two $1,573, three $1,965 and four $2,639 a month.
Is rent affordable in Winchester city, VA?
For the typical household, earning $63,974 a year ($5,331 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,573 takes 29.5% 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: ($1,573 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $62,920. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $30.25 an hour.