Rent by ZIP · Amherst County
Rent in Amherst, VA 24521
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,650 (+5.8% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $846 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,280 | $1,270 | +0.8% | $1,152–1,408 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,450 | $1,340 | +8.2% | $1,305–1,595 | $708 ±$279 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,650 | $1,560 | +5.8% | $1,485–1,815 | $819 ±$130 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,000 | $1,940 | +3.1% | $1,800–2,200 | $1,198 ±$330 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,460 | $2,360 | +4.2% | $2,214–2,706 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Lynchburg, VA MSA. This ZIP code is in more than one HUD area; figures are for the main one. 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 Lynchburg, VA MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,117.
What renters pay in 24521
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24520 | Alton | $940 | $594 |
| 24522 | Appomattox | $1,070 | $809 |
| 24523 | Bedford | $1,070 | $698 |
| 24517 | Altavista | $1,070 | $900 |
| 24526 | Big Island | $1,070 | – |
| 24527 | Blairs | $1,030 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Amherst 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.