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Section 8 rent in Essex County, VA

FY2025 HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents for the Essex County, VA, covering 11 ZIP codes.

$1,073Avg 2BR FMR / mo
$1,180Avg 2BR at 110% Standard
11ZIP Codes

Fair market rent by bedroom count

Base SAFMR across all ZIP codes in this market. Housing authorities may set payment standards between 90% and 110% of these rates.

BedroomsLowest ZIPAverageHighest ZIPAvg 110% Standard
Studio$760$875$1,130$962
1 Bedroom$760$888$1,170$977
2 Bedrooms$940$1,073$1,300$1,180
3 Bedrooms$1,190$1,386$1,620$1,525
4 Bedrooms$1,440$1,640$2,030$1,804

Small multifamily Section 8 income

Estimated gross monthly and annual rent for 2-to-4 unit properties, assuming every unit is rented to Section 8 at this market's average fair market rent. Small multifamily is a favorite for long-term buy-and-hold investors stacking stable voucher income across multiple doors.

Property TypeUnit MixGross Monthly RentGross Annual Rent
Duplex2 × 2BR$2,146$25,752
Triplex3 × 2BR$3,219$38,628
Fourplex4 × 2BR$4,292$51,504
Fourplex4 × 3BR$5,544$66,528

Gross scheduled rent before vacancy, maintenance and management. Run any Virginia multifamily listing through RealG to model it against real operating costs, or try the rental property calculator.

Highest-paying ZIP codes

Top 11 of 11 ZIP codes in this market, ranked by 2-bedroom SAFMR.

ZIP Code1BR2BR3BR4BR
23148 $1,170 $1,300 $1,620 $2,030
23023 $1,000 $1,150 $1,430 $1,720
22438 $920 $1,140 $1,560 $1,810
22504 $840 $1,090 $1,310 $1,660
22436 $860 $1,070 $1,500 $1,760
22560 $880 $1,070 $1,500 $1,760
22437 $880 $1,010 $1,390 $1,540
22476 $820 $1,010 $1,250 $1,440
22509 $820 $1,010 $1,250 $1,440
23115 $820 $1,010 $1,250 $1,440
22454 $760 $940 $1,190 $1,440

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Essex County, VA?
For FY2025, the average 2-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent in the Essex County, VA is $1,073 per month, ranging from $940 to $1,300 depending on ZIP code. Local housing authorities may set payment standards between 90% and 110% of these rates, so the average 2-bedroom payment standard can reach $1,180.
What is a Small Area Fair Market Rent (SAFMR)?
SAFMRs are fair market rents that HUD publishes at the ZIP code level instead of one rate for a whole metro area. They reflect what modest rental housing actually costs in each ZIP, which means higher payment standards in more expensive neighborhoods. Housing choice voucher payments in this market are based on these rates.
Why do rents vary so much between ZIP codes here?
In Essex County, VA, 2-bedroom SAFMRs run from $940 to $1,300 per month. HUD sets each ZIP's rate from local rent data, so neighborhoods with stronger rental markets get higher voucher payment standards. For investors, the spread matters: the same house price can produce very different Section 8 rents a few ZIP codes apart.
How do I find Section 8 investment properties in Virginia?
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