Most Expensive Metros for Rent in Virginia — FY2026

U.S. metro areas with the highest HUD 2-bedroom Fair Market Rents in Virginia. Highest 2-bedroom FMR first, based on official HUD data. · View national rankings →

Most Expensive Metros for Rent Least Expensive Metros for Rent Biggest Rent Increases Highest Income Limits
# Metro Area State Studio 2BR 4BR
1 Charlottesville, VA HUD Metro FMR Area VA $1,421 $1,824 $2,731
2 Richmond, VA MSA VA $1,442 $1,655 $2,553
3 Winchester, VA-WV MSA VA $1,133 $1,573 $2,639
4 Culpeper County, VA HUD Metro FMR Area VA $1,149 $1,423 $2,007
5 Rappahannock County, VA HUD Metro FMR Area VA $1,198 $1,375 $2,307
6 Harrisonburg, VA MSA VA $1,050 $1,322 $2,125
7 Warren County, VA HUD Metro FMR Area VA $953 $1,315 $2,206
8 Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA HUD Metro FMR Area VA $910 $1,271 $2,132
9 Staunton-Waynesboro, VA MSA VA $1,088 $1,261 $1,941
10 Roanoke, VA HUD Metro FMR Area VA $1,004 $1,254 $2,104
11 King and Queen County, VA HUD Metro FMR Area VA $1,089 $1,250 $1,929
12 Lynchburg, VA MSA VA $1,027 $1,187 $1,750
13 Floyd County, VA HUD Metro FMR Area VA $830 $1,094 $1,448
14 Surry County, VA HUD Metro FMR Area VA $905 $1,039 $1,743
15 Giles County, VA HUD Metro FMR Area VA $746 $984 $1,651
16 Franklin County, VA HUD Metro FMR Area VA $771 $944 $1,584
17 Pulaski County, VA HUD Metro FMR Area VA $699 $921 $1,545