Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Henrico County, Virginia
Henrico County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,651 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,541 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $31.75 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,651
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 8% less than in Virginia
- Typical rent
- $1,541
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 2% less than in Virginia
- Wage needed
- $31.75
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $66,040 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 52%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 6% more than in Virginia
Only here
Renting in Henrico County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Among the neighboring counties, Charles City County has the lowest typical rent ($1,099), 29% below the $1,541 in Henrico County.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Henrico County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Henrico County was $1,773 a month in September 2026: 2% more than 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,456 | $28.00 | $58,240 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,517 | $29.17 | $60,680 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,651 | $31.75 | $66,040 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,039 | $39.21 | $81,560 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,499 | $48.06 | $99,960 |
HUD area: Richmond, VA HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 13 ZIP codes in Henrico County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,490 in 23075 to $2,050 in 23233. 6 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,651).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 23060 | $1,730 | $1,800 | $1,960 | $2,420 | $2,970 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23075 | $1,310 | $1,360 | $1,490 | $1,870 | $2,300 |
| 23150 | $1,300 | $1,360 | $1,490 | $1,870 | $2,300 |
| 23222 | $1,300 | $1,360 | $1,490 | $1,870 | $2,300 |
| 23223 | $1,370 | $1,420 | $1,550 | $1,910 | $2,350 |
| 23227 | $1,360 | $1,410 | $1,540 | $1,900 | $2,330 |
| 23228 | $1,600 | $1,660 | $1,810 | $2,240 | $2,740 |
| 23229 | $1,450 | $1,520 | $1,650 | $2,040 | $2,500 |
| 23230 | $1,620 | $1,690 | $1,840 | $2,270 | $2,790 |
| 23231 | $1,340 | $1,400 | $1,520 | $1,880 | $2,300 |
| 23233 | $1,810 | $1,880 | $2,050 | $2,530 | $3,100 |
| 23250 | $1,530 | $1,590 | $1,730 | $2,140 | $2,620 |
| 23294 | $1,740 | $1,810 | $1,970 | $2,430 | $2,980 |
- 23060 $1,960$2,420
- 23075 $1,490$1,870
- 23150 $1,490$1,870
- 23222 $1,490$1,870
- 23223 $1,550$1,910
- 23227 $1,540$1,900
- 23228 $1,810$2,240
- 23229 $1,650$2,040
- 23230 $1,840$2,270
- 23231 $1,520$1,880
- 23233 $2,050$2,530
- 23250 $1,730$2,140
- 23294 $1,970$2,430
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Henrico County, 52% of renter households are in that position; in Virginia, 49%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
52%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
48,794 households rent in Henrico County
- Spend half or more of their income 24%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 27%
- Spend less than 30% 48%
Compared with the state and the country
- Henrico 52%
- Virginia 49%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Henrico County
HUD lists 54 properties with homes for low-income households in Henrico County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 41
- HUD-assisted
- 16
7,008 homes in all; 6,866 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- SAINT LUKE Apts aka ESSEX VILLAGE HUD-assisted 3900 Pilots Ln, Richmond 23222 496 low-income homes · For families · (804) 329-5820
- Glenwood Farms Tax credit (LIHTC) 3753 Bolling Rd, Richmond 23223 294 low-income homes · 1 bd: 134 · 2 bd: 110 · 3 bd: 50 · In service since 2006 · For families
- Village at the Arbors Tax credit (LIHTC) 5613 Crenshaw Rd, Richmond 23227 292 homes, 291 low-income · In service since 2008 · For families
- Quarter Mill Tax credit (LIHTC) 3020 Quarter Creek Ln, Richmond 23294 266 low-income homes · 1 bd: 140 · 2 bd: 126 · In service since 2007 · For families
- Richfield Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 5810 Billingsly Ct, Richmond 23227 266 low-income homes · 1 bd: 51 · 2 bd: 139 · 3 bd: 76 · In service since 2002 · For families
- Henrico Arms Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1664 Henrico Arms Pl, Richmond 23231 232 homes, 231 low-income · In service since 2005 · For families · (804) 222-0542
- Woodman West HUD-assisted 1811 Blackburn Rd, Glen Allen 23060 197 homes, 196 low-income · For families · (804) 266-6566
- Woodman West Tax credit (LIHTC) 1907 Blackburn Rd, Glen Allen 23060 197 homes, 195 low-income · In service since 2009 · For families
- Greens at Virginia Center Tax credit (LIHTC) 9724 Virginia Centerway Pl, Glen Allen 23059 180 low-income homes · 2 bd: 96 · 3 bd: 84 · In service since 2016 · For families
- Coventry Gardens Tax credit (LIHTC) 211 Newbridge Cir, Richmond 23223 176 low-income homes · 2 bd: 120 · 3 bd: 56 · In service since 2012 · For families
- Coventry Garden Apts HUD-assisted 201/203-209 Newbridge Circle, Richmond 23223 176 homes, 170 low-income · For families · (804) 737-7391
- Audubon Village I Tax credit (LIHTC) 4901 Wood Thrush Cir, Richmond 23231 160 low-income homes · 2 bd: 128 · 3 bd: 32 · In service since 2001 · For families
- Townhomes of Oakleys Tax credit (LIHTC) 4659 Sydclay Dr, Richmond 23231 160 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 112 · 3 bd: 36 · 4 bd: 4 · In service since 2001 · For families
- Overlook at Brook Run I Tax credit (LIHTC) 1841 Cliffbrook Ln, Richmond 23227 156 low-income homes · 2 bd: 80 · 3 bd: 76 · In service since 2002 · For families
- Newbridge Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 307 Newbridge Rd, Richmond 23223 152 low-income homes · 1 bd: 27 · 2 bd: 77 · 3 bd: 48 · In service since 2005 · For families
- Newbridge Village Apts HUD-assisted 313 Newbridge Rd, Richmond 23223 152 homes, 151 low-income · For families · (804) 737-9423
- Glenns at Millers Lane Tax credit (LIHTC) 4700 Millers Ln, Richmond 23231 144 low-income homes · 2 bd: 72 · 3 bd: 72 · In service since 2000 · For families
- Williamsburg Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 1634A Thalia Cres, Richmond 23231 140 low-income homes · 1 bd: 35 · 2 bd: 70 · 3 bd: 35 · In service since 2003 · For families
- Williamsburg Village HUD-assisted 1677 Thalia Cres, Richmond 23231 140 homes, 139 low-income · For families · (804) 222-8610
- Overlook at Brook Run II Tax credit (LIHTC) 5400 Montbrook Cir, Richmond 23227 126 low-income homes · 2 bd: 54 · 3 bd: 72 · In service since 2003 · For families
- Summerdale Tax credit (LIHTC) 5930 Tiger Lily Ln, Richmond 23223 124 low-income homes · 2 bd: 76 · 3 bd: 48 · In service since 2006 · For families
- Atlantic at Brook Run Tax credit (LIHTC) 6000 Brook Rd, Richmond 23227 120 low-income homes · In service since 2010 · For older adults
- Place One HUD-assisted 4217/4231 Sprenkle La., Henrico 23228 114 low-income homes · For families · (804) 266-5511
- Place One LP Tax credit (LIHTC) 4217 Sprenkle Ln, Richmond 23228 114 low-income homes · 1 bd: 40 · 2 bd: 56 · 3 bd: 18 · In service since 2006 · For families
- Maple Wood Apartments HUD-assisted 2027 Lauderdale Dr, Richmond 23238 112 homes, 111 low-income · For older adults · (804) 741-4691
- Marywood HUD-assisted 1261 Marywood Ln, Richmond 23229 111 low-income homes · For older adults · (804) 740-5567
- Atlantic at Twin Hickory Tax credit (LIHTC) 5001 Hickory Park Dr, Glen Allen 23059 110 low-income homes · In service since 2008 · For older adults
- Darby House Tax credit (LIHTC) 1400 Shirleydale Ave, Richmond 23231 108 low-income homes · 1 bd: 76 · 2 bd: 32 · In service since 2007 · For older adults
- Reflections Senior Living Tax credit (LIHTC) 4600 Lous Lore Ln, Richmond 23231 104 low-income homes · 1 bd: 52 · 2 bd: 52 · In service since 2003 · For older adults
- Country Place Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 111 Starbuck Ct, Richmond 23223 102 low-income homes · 2 bd: 60 · 3 bd: 31 · 4 bd: 11 · In service since 2004 · For families · (804) 737-7830
- Hope Village (henrico County) Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1605 Hope Rd, Glen Allen 23060 100 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 54 · 3 bd: 34 · In service since 2002 · For families · (804) 264-5934
- Oakland Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 6000 Oakano Dr, Richmond 23231 100 low-income homes · 2 bd: 25 · 3 bd: 50 · 4 bd: 25 · In service since 2007 · For families
- Oakmeade Tax credit (LIHTC) 183 Airport Pl, Henrico 23075 100 low-income homes · In service since 2013 · For families
- Sandston Plateau Senior Retirement Community Tax credit (LIHTC) 600 E Williamsburg Rd, Sandston 23150 100 low-income homes · 1 bd: 85 · 2 bd: 15 · In service since 2007 · For older adults
- Oakmeade Apts. HUD-assisted 300 Airport Pl, Highland Springs 23075 100 homes, 99 low-income · For families · (804) 737-6633
- Oakland Village TH HUD-assisted 1400 Old Bronze Rd, Richmond 23231 100 homes, 97 low-income · For families · (804) 226-2071
- Creekside Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 1601 Lakeside Ave, Richmond 23228 97 homes, 95 low-income · 1 bd: 19 · 2 bd: 59 · 3 bd: 19 · In service since 1999 · For families
- Delmont Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 3716 Delmont St, Richmond 23222 94 low-income homes · 2 bd: 70 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2006 · For families
- Parham Park Place I Tax credit (LIHTC) 7600 E Parham Rd, Richmond 23294 86 homes, 85 low-income · 2 bd: 86 · In service since 2000 · For older adults
- Carter Woods I Tax credit (LIHTC) 301 Dabbs House Rd, Richmond 23223 80 low-income homes · In service since 2005 · For older adults
- Carter Woods II Tax credit (LIHTC) 301 Dabbs House Rd, Richmond 23223 72 low-income homes · 1 bd: 47 · 2 bd: 25 · In service since 2007 · For older adults
- Kingsridge I Tax credit (LIHTC) Kingsridge Road, Richmond 23223 72 low-income homes · 2 bd: 36 · 3 bd: 36 · In service since 2018 · For families
- Sandston Woods Tax credit (LIHTC) 1950 Betner Ct, Sandston 23150 64 low-income homes · In service since 2003 · For families
- Hollybrook Apartments HUD-assisted 8000 Brook Rd, Richmond 23227 60 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (804) 553-3283
- Audubon Village II Tax credit (LIHTC) 5011 Meadowlark Ct, Richmond 23231 54 low-income homes · 2 bd: 44 · 3 bd: 10 · In service since 2002 · For families
- Audubon Village II Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 5011 Meadowlark Ct, Henrico 23231 54 low-income homes · 2 bd: 44 · 3 bd: 10 · In service since 2018 · For families
- Goodwyn at Union Hill Tax credit (LIHTC) 2230, 2236, 2238,2238.5 Venable Street, Richmond 23223 52 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 33 · 3 bd: 11 · In service since 2019 · For families
- Parham Park Place II Tax credit (LIHTC) 7590 E Parham Rd, Richmond 23294 51 low-income homes · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 45 · In service since 2007 · For older adults
- Lawndale Farms Tax credit (LIHTC) 4919 Millers Ln, Richmond 23231 50 low-income homes · 2 bd: 50 · In service since 1997 · For families
- Delmont Plaza Tax credit (LIHTC) 3800 Delmont St, Richmond 23222 41 low-income homes · In service since 2008 · For families
- Delmont Plaza HUD-assisted 3806 Delmont St, Richmond 23222 41 low-income homes · For families · (804) 228-1016
- Kings Grant Tax credit (LIHTC) 2300 Grants Cir, Richmond 23238 90 homes, 37 low-income · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 13 · In service since 2004 · For older adults
- The Woodlands HUD-assisted 1327 Pinefrost Ct, Richmond 23231 100 homes, 32 low-income · For families · (804) 222-4925
- Fieldcrest Tax credit (LIHTC) 3731 Delmont St, Richmond 23222 29 low-income homes · 2 bd: 8 · 3 bd: 21 · In service since 2007 · For families
3 properties have two programs at the same address and appear once. Search HUD's map
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Henrico County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. A public housing agency runs it. HUD lists none with an office in Henrico County; the state's agencies can help you. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $23,850 | $39,750 | $63,600 |
| 2 people | $27,250 | $45,400 | $72,650 |
| 3 people | $30,650 | $51,100 | $81,750 |
| 4 people | $34,050 | $56,750 | $90,800 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $61,300 | $98,100 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $65,850 | $105,350 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $70,400 | $112,600 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $74,950 | $119,900 |
Area median income: $113,500. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Richmond, VA HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $1,310 – $1,602
- 1 bedroom $1,365 – $1,669
- 2 bedrooms $1,486 – $1,816
- 3 bedrooms $1,835 – $2,243
- 4 bedrooms $2,249 – $2,749
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
HUD lists no housing agency with an office in Henrico County. You can apply at another agency in your state: you do not have to live where you apply. Source: HUD
Your rights as a tenant in Virginia
What Virginia law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- How much can they charge for a deposit?
- Up to 2 months of rent
- Va. Code §55.1-1226(A)
- When must they return my deposit?
- 45 days
- Va. Code §55.1-1226(A)
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 14 days
- Va. Code §55.1-1245(F)
- How much notice ends a month-to-month rental?
- 30 days
- Va. Code §55.1-1253(A)
- Only a court order can remove youVa. Code §55.1-1252
- Protection from retaliationVa. Code §55.1-1258(A)
- Repair and deduct from the rentVa. Code §55.1-1244.1(C)
Help
Where to get help with rent in Henrico County
These HUD-approved agencies have offices in Henrico County. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Commonwealth Catholic Charities, Richmond,va
1601 Rolling Hills Dr, Richmond
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 10 more
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Housing Opportunities Made Equal of Virginia, Incorporated
1601 Rolling Hills Dr Rm 110, Richmond
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- Budget and credit workshops
- and 7 more
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QUIN RIVERS, INC DBA Thrive Virginia
211 Rocketts Way, Henrico
- Budget and credit workshops
- Fair housing pre-purchase workshops
- and 3 more
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Henrico County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
Count power on top of the rent: in Virginia, the average home bill was $149 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
Your move
We use the place's fair market rent and the state's deposit rule.
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Cash to move in
$3,302
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,651
- Security deposit
- $1,651
- Total
- $3,302
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Henrico County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $1,456; 1 bedroom: $1,517; 2 bedrooms: $1,651; 3 bedrooms: $2,039; 4 bedrooms: $2,499. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Henrico County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,651) without spending more than 30% of income takes $31.75 an hour full time, or $66,040 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Henrico County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $56,750 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Henrico County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $1,486 and $1,816 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Henrico County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,490 in 23075 to $2,050 in 23233. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Henrico County?
HUD lists 54 properties with homes for low-income households in Henrico County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Henrico County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Henrico County, 52% of renter households are in that position; in Virginia, 49%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).