Rent by ZIP · Richmond city
Rent in Richmond, VA 23226
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,040 (-3.3% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,775 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,800 | $1,840 | -2.2% | $1,620–1,980 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,870 | $1,920 | -2.6% | $1,683–2,057 | $1,607 ±$133 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,040 | $2,110 | -3.3% | $1,836–2,244 | $1,767 ±$75 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,520 | $2,640 | -4.5% | $2,268–2,772 | $1,891 ±$362 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,090 | $3,260 | -5.2% | $2,781–3,399 | $2,150 ±$814 |
Small Area FMRs for the Richmond, VA HUD Metro FMR Area. 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 Richmond, VA HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $1,651.
What renters pay in 23226
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23225 | Richmond | $1,630 | $1,407 |
| 23227 | Richmond | $1,540 | $1,470 |
| 23224 | Richmond | $1,490 | $1,245 |
| 23228 | Henrico | $1,810 | $1,489 |
| 23223 | Richmond | $1,550 | $1,279 |
| 23229 | Henrico | $1,650 | $1,341 |
Fair Market Rents across Richmond city, 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.