Section 8 rent in Richmond, VA

Q: What is a Small Area Fair Market Rent (SAFMR)?

SAFMRs are HUD fair market rents published at the ZIP code level rather than one rate per metro area. Housing choice voucher payment standards in this market are based on these ZIP-level rates.

FY2025 HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents for the Richmond, VA MSA, covering 120 ZIP codes.

$1,646Avg 2BR FMR / mo

$1,811Avg 2BR at 110% Standard

120ZIP 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.

Bedrooms	Lowest ZIP	Average	Highest ZIP	Avg 110% Standard
Studio	$840	$1,427	$2,230	$1,570
1 Bedroom	$860	$1,477	$2,320	$1,625
2 Bedrooms	$980	$1,646	$2,570	$1,811
3 Bedrooms	$1,270	$2,096	$3,250	$2,305
4 Bedrooms	$1,590	$2,582	$4,020	$2,840

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 Type	Unit Mix	Gross Monthly Rent	Gross Annual Rent
Duplex	2 × 2BR	$3,292	$39,504
Triplex	3 × 2BR	$4,938	$59,256
Fourplex	4 × 2BR	$6,584	$79,008
Fourplex	4 × 3BR	$8,384	$100,608

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 15 of 120 ZIP codes in this market, ranked by 2-bedroom SAFMR.

ZIP Code	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
23120	$2,320	$2,570	$3,250	$4,020
23801	$2,160	$2,390	$3,030	$3,740
23059	$2,080	$2,300	$2,910	$3,600
23226	$2,020	$2,240	$2,840	$3,510
23832	$2,000	$2,210	$2,800	$3,460
23116	$1,950	$2,160	$2,730	$3,380
23146	$1,920	$2,130	$2,700	$3,330
23233	$1,880	$2,080	$2,630	$3,250
23114	$1,870	$2,070	$2,620	$3,240
23112	$1,840	$2,040	$2,580	$3,190
23113	$1,840	$2,040	$2,580	$3,190
23220	$1,820	$2,010	$2,540	$3,150
23221	$1,820	$2,010	$2,540	$3,150
23284	$1,820	$2,010	$2,540	$3,150
23235	$1,800	$1,990	$2,520	$3,110

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Richmond, VA?

For FY2025, the average 2-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent in the Richmond, VA MSA is $1,646 per month, ranging from $980 to $2,570 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 $1,811.

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 Richmond, VA, 2-bedroom SAFMRs run from $980 to $2,570 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.

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