Rent by ZIP · Albemarle County
Rent in Charlottesville, VA 22902
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,850 (-9.8% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,659 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,440 | $1,600 | -10% | $1,296–1,584 | $1,296 ±$213 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,630 | $1,800 | -9.4% | $1,467–1,793 | $1,566 ±$92 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,850 | $2,050 | -9.8% | $1,665–2,035 | $1,805 ±$113 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,250 | $2,490 | -9.6% | $2,025–2,475 | $1,971 ±$405 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,770 | $3,070 | -9.8% | $2,493–3,047 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Charlottesville, VA MSA. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Charlottesville, VA MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,642.
What renters pay in 22902
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22901 | Charlottesville | $1,750 | $1,619 |
| 22903 | Charlottesville | $1,710 | $1,623 |
| 22904 | Charlottesville | $1,710 | – |
| 22911 | Charlottesville | $1,910 | $1,900 |
| 22920 | Afton | $1,650 | $1,060 |
| 22922 | Arrington | $1,650 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Albemarle County, VA · All VA counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.