HUD Open Data · FY 2026
What is the Fair Market Rent in Staunton city, VA?
Last updated: FY2026, effective October 1, 2025
In Staunton city, Virginia, the FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom is $1,261 a month. Rents run from $1,088 for a studio up to $1,941 for a four-bedroom, with the full breakdown by unit size below. HUD sets these rates each year, and housing authorities use them to set Section 8 voucher payment standards. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, FY2026 Fair Market Rents, effective October 1, 2025.
2-Bedroom FMR in Staunton city and Neighbouring Counties
| Unit size | Monthly FMR (FY 2026) |
|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $1,088 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,095 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,261 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,734 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,941 |
How does Staunton city compare?
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent ranked against all counties in Virginia.
Higher rent than 54% of counties in Virginia · 62th of 133
| # | County | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fredericksburg city | $2,246 |
| 1 | Fauquier County | $2,246 |
| 1 | Manassas Park city | $2,246 |
| … 58 more … | ||
| 62 | Staunton city(you are here) | $1,261 |
| … 68 more … | ||
| 109 | Buchanan County | $914 |
| 109 | Smyth County | $914 |
| 109 | Martinsville city | $914 |
More data for Staunton city, Virginia
No nearby counties with Fair Market Rent data are available in our database.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Fair Market Rent in Staunton city, VA for 2026?
In Staunton city, Virginia, a two-bedroom has a Fair Market Rent of $1,261 a month for FY2026, and rents range from $1,088 for a studio to $1,941 for a four-bedroom. The full breakdown by unit size is in the table above. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, FY2026 Fair Market Rents.
What is the 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Staunton city, VA?
A two-bedroom in Staunton city, Virginia has a Fair Market Rent of $1,261 a month under HUD's FY2026 figures.
When do Fair Market Rents in Staunton city become effective?
FY2026 Fair Market Rents became effective October 1, 2025 and apply through September 30, 2026.
How does HUD calculate Fair Market Rents?
HUD calculates FMRs as the 40th percentile of gross rents paid by recent movers for standard-quality units in a metropolitan area or non-metropolitan county. Data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS).
How do I find Fair Market Rent by ZIP code in Staunton city, VA?
Every ZIP code in Staunton city has its own Fair Market Rent page — see the "ZIP codes in Staunton city" list above. Each ZIP page lists studio through 4-bedroom FMRs for FY2026.
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