Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in the City of Richmond , Virginia
The City of Richmond 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 $1,372 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
- $1,372
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 13% 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
- 7% more than in Virginia
Only here
Renting in the City of Richmond: 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 places, the City of Hopewell has the lowest typical rent ($1,106), 19% below the $1,372 in the City of Richmond.
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The City of Richmond has the 8th lowest homeownership rate of the 133 places in Virginia (44%).
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 the City of Richmond. 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 the City of Richmond was $1,604 a month in September 2026: 2.7% 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 9 ZIP codes in the City of Richmond (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,490 in 23224 to $2,040 in 23226. 7 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)
| 23173 | $1,570 | $1,640 | $1,790 | $2,210 | $2,710 |
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| 23219 | $1,540 | $1,610 | $1,750 | $2,160 | $2,650 |
| 23220 | $1,750 | $1,820 | $1,980 | $2,450 | $3,000 |
| 23221 | $1,700 | $1,770 | $1,930 | $2,380 | $2,920 |
| 23224 | $1,310 | $1,360 | $1,490 | $1,870 | $2,300 |
| 23225 | $1,440 | $1,500 | $1,630 | $2,010 | $2,470 |
| 23226 | $1,800 | $1,870 | $2,040 | $2,520 | $3,090 |
| 23284 | $1,630 | $1,700 | $1,850 | $2,280 | $2,800 |
| 23298 | $1,540 | $1,610 | $1,750 | $2,160 | $2,650 |
- 23173 $1,790$2,210
- 23219 $1,750$2,160
- 23220 $1,980$2,450
- 23221 $1,930$2,380
- 23224 $1,490$1,870
- 23225 $1,630$2,010
- 23226 $2,040$2,520
- 23284 $1,850$2,280
- 23298 $1,750$2,160
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 the City of Richmond, 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.
58,914 households rent in the City of Richmond
- Spend half or more of their income 28%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 24%
- Spend less than 30% 48%
Compared with the state and the country
- Richmond 52%
- Virginia 49%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in the City of Richmond
HUD lists 117 properties with homes for low-income households in the City of Richmond: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 81
- HUD-assisted
- 32
- public housing
- 12
13,606 homes in all; 13,242 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Gilpin Court Public housing 1000 St Paul St, Richmond 23220 781 homes, 777 low-income · Run by Richmond Redevelopment & Housing Authority · Average payment: $387 a month · Average wait: 22 months · Homes at several sites · (804) 780-4200
- Mosby CT Public housing 1909 Accommodation St, Richmond 23223 458 homes, 456 low-income · Run by Richmond Redevelopment & Housing Authority · Average payment: $291 a month · Average wait: 23 months · Homes at several sites · (804) 780-4200
- Fairfield CT Public housing 2121 N 21st St, Richmond 23223 447 homes, 445 low-income · Run by Richmond Redevelopment & Housing Authority · Average payment: $323 a month · Average wait: 16 months · (804) 780-4200
- Whitcomb CT Public housing 2544 Whitcomb St, Richmond 23223 441 homes, 439 low-income · Run by Richmond Redevelopment & Housing Authority · Average payment: $310 a month · Average wait: 25 months · (804) 780-4200
- Hillside CT Public housing 1300 Bruce St, Richmond 23224 402 homes, 400 low-income · Run by Richmond Redevelopment & Housing Authority · Average payment: $334 a month · Average wait: 21 months · (804) 780-4200
- Oliver Crossing Apartments HUD-assisted 1336 Coalter St, Richmond 23223 223 low-income homes · For families · (804) 643-3959
- Church Hill/Fairmount House Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1501 N 21st St, Richmond 23223 297 low-income homes · In service since 2008 · For older adults · (804) 344-3260
- North Court Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 3403 Chamberlayne Ave, Richmond 23227 266 homes, 265 low-income · In service since 2005 · For families
- Ashley Oaks/Woodcroft Tax credit (LIHTC) 1402 Jennie Scher Rd, Richmond 23231 250 low-income homes · In service since 2009 · For families
- Dominion Place Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1025 W Grace St, Richmond 23220 249 low-income homes · In service since 2005 · For older adults · (804) 355-9114
- Oakhurst Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 5804 Thorndale Ln, Richmond 23225 392 homes, 248 low-income · 2 bd: 242 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 1999 · For families
- Ashley Oaks Apartments HUD-assisted 1402 Jennie Scher Rd, Richmond 23231 250 homes, 243 low-income · For families · (804) 222-8776
- Renaissance Senior Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1021 German School Rd, Richmond 23225 240 low-income homes · 1 bd: 192 · 2 bd: 48 · In service since 2007 · For older adults · (804) 320-8898
- Oliver Crossing Tax credit (LIHTC) 1310 Coalter St, Richmond 23223 222 low-income homes · 1 bd: 32 · 2 bd: 134 · 3 bd: 56 · In service since 2012 · For families
- Jefferson Townhouses Tax credit (LIHTC) 1901 Venable St, Richmond 23223 218 low-income homes · In service since 2008 · For families
- Stonewall Public housing 700 S Lombardy St, Richmond 23220 219 homes, 217 low-income · Run by Richmond Redevelopment & Housing Authority · Average payment: $389 a month · Average wait: 23 months · Homes at several sites · (804) 780-4200
- Midlothian Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 4032 Midlothian Tpke, Richmond 23224 216 low-income homes · 2 bd: 120 · 3 bd: 96 · In service since 2003 · For families
- Belt Atlantic (aka Midlothian Village) HUD-assisted 4000 Midlothian Tpke, Richmond 23224 216 homes, 213 low-income · For families · (804) 231-0291
- Creighton CT Public housing 2001 N 29th St, Richmond 23223 204 homes, 202 low-income · Run by Richmond Redevelopment & Housing Authority · (804) 780-4200
- Miller Lofts Tax credit (LIHTC) 500 Stockton St, Richmond 23224 197 low-income homes · 1 bd: 128 · 2 bd: 68 · 3 bd: 1 · In service since 2015 · For families
- Andover Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 2823 Fairfield Ave, Richmond 23223 192 low-income homes · In service since 2013 · For families
- Blue Ridge Estates Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 6507 Sugar Maple Dr, Richmond 23225 182 low-income homes · 1 bd: 48 · 2 bd: 96 · 3 bd: 28 · 4 bd: 10 · In service since 2007 · For families · (804) 276-7950
- Chesterfield Square HUD-assisted 1017 Hioaks Rd, Richmond 23225 175 homes, 174 low-income · For older adults · (804) 320-6795
- Forestbrooke Tax credit (LIHTC) 5600 Charlevoix Ct, Richmond 23224 158 low-income homes · 1 bd: 90 · 2 bd: 44 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2001 · For older adults
- Forestbrooke HUD-assisted 5600 Charlevoix Ct, Richmond 23224 158 low-income homes · For older adults · (804) 232-1207
- Fairview Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 1701 Colorado Ave, Richmond 23220 155 low-income homes · 1 bd: 5 · 2 bd: 145 · 3 bd: 5 · In service since 1996 · For families
- Hatcher Tobacco Flats Tax credit (LIHTC) 101 W Commerce Rd, Richmond 23224 152 homes, 150 low-income · 1 bd: 32 · 2 bd: 92 · 3 bd: 28 · In service since 2017 · For families
- Chippenham Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 5849 Orcutt Ln, Richmond 23224 144 low-income homes · In service since 2009 · For families
- Chippenham Place HUD-assisted 5833 Orcutt Ln, Richmond 23224 144 low-income homes · For families · (804) 745-4850
- Bellevue Tax credit (LIHTC) 4203 Chamberlayne Ave, Richmond 23227 143 low-income homes · 1 bd: 35 · 2 bd: 95 · 3 bd: 13 · In service since 2019 · For families
- Graystone Tax credit (LIHTC) 2394 Afton Ave, Richmond 23224 136 low-income homes · 1 bd: 23 · 2 bd: 110 · 3 bd: 3 · In service since 2002 · For families
- American Tobacco Lofts Tax credit (LIHTC) 800 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Richmond 23224 135 low-income homes · 1 bd: 65 · 2 bd: 69 · 3 bd: 1 · In service since 2019 · For families
- Tuscany Townhomes Tax credit (LIHTC) 3124 Snead Ct, Richmond 23224 132 low-income homes · 2 bd: 132 · In service since 2014 · For families
- Woodland Crossing Tax credit (LIHTC) 3449 Walmsley Blvd, Richmond 23234 132 low-income homes · 2 bd: 48 · 3 bd: 84 · In service since 2004 · For families
- Woodland Crossing HUD-assisted 3457 Walmsley Blvd, Richmond 23234 132 low-income homes · For families · (804) 271-0002
- Fay Public housing 1611 4th Ave, Richmond 23222 130 low-income homes · Run by Richmond Redevelopment & Housing Authority · Average payment: $387 a month · Average wait: 30 months · Homes at several sites · (804) 780-4200
- Lincoln Mews II Tax credit (LIHTC) 4015 North Ave, Richmond 23222 130 low-income homes · In service since 2011 · For families
- Village South Townhomes Tax credit (LIHTC) 801 Holly Spring Ave, Richmond 23224 121 low-income homes · 2 bd: 121 · In service since 2003 · For families
- Guardian Place I Tax credit (LIHTC) 1620 N Hamilton St, Richmond 23230 120 low-income homes · 1 bd: 108 · 2 bd: 12 · In service since 1994 · For older adults
- Lincoln Mews I Tax credit (LIHTC) 4101 North Ave, Richmond 23222 115 low-income homes · In service since 2010 · For families
- Shockoe Hill I Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 210 Hospital St, Richmond 23219 113 low-income homes · 1 bd: 113 · In service since 2002 · For older adults · (804) 302-0646
- North Oak Apt Complex Tax credit (LIHTC) 610 Henrico Blvd, Richmond 23222 144 homes, 112 low-income · In service since 2013 · For families
- South Gate Tax credit (LIHTC) 3444 Maury St, Richmond 23224 112 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 88 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2006 · For families
- Norcroft Tax credit (LIHTC) 389 Norcroft Cir, Richmond 23225 109 low-income homes · 1 bd: 79 · 2 bd: 30 · In service since 1998 · For older adults
- Guardian Place II Tax credit (LIHTC) 3840 Mastin Ln, Richmond 23230 115 homes, 104 low-income · In service since 2001 · For older adults
- William Byrd Tax credit (LIHTC) 2501 W Broad St, Richmond 23220 104 low-income homes · 1 bd: 104 · In service since 1999 · For older adults
- Dunston Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 205 W Roanoke St, Richmond 23225 102 low-income homes · 1 bd: 58 · 2 bd: 44 · In service since 1998 · For families
- Lafayette Gardens Tax credit (LIHTC) 2219 Ruffin Rd, Richmond 23234 102 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 48 · 3 bd: 46 · In service since 2006 · For families
- Charnwood Forest Ldha Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 4325 Crutchfield St, Richmond 23225 100 low-income homes · 1 bd: 90 · 2 bd: 10 · In service since 2002 · For older adults · (804) 232-3130
- Richmond Dairy Tax credit (LIHTC) 201 W Marshall St, Richmond 23220 113 homes, 99 low-income · Studio: 16 · 1 bd: 69 · 2 bd: 28 · In service since 2001 · For families
- Newman Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 4053 Old Brook Rd, Richmond 23227 99 low-income homes · In service since 2011 · For families
- Townes at River South Tax credit (LIHTC) 304 E 12th St, Richmond 23224 99 low-income homes · 2 bd: 33 · 3 bd: 55 · 4 bd: 11 · In service since 2001 · For families
- Newman Village Apts HUD-assisted 4000A Old Brook Rd, Richmond 23227 99 homes, 97 low-income · For families · (804) 329-7432
- Forest Creek Tax credit (LIHTC) 3501 Forest Haven Dr, Richmond 23234 94 low-income homes · 2 bd: 94 · In service since 2003 · For older adults
- Lafayette Gardens HUD-assisted 2201 Ruffin Rd, Richmond 23234 102 homes, 91 low-income · For families · (804) 233-6182
- Randolph Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 1410 Claiborne St, Richmond 23220 91 low-income homes · 2 bd: 52 · 3 bd: 39 · In service since 2003 · For families
- Randolph Village Apartments HUD-assisted 704A S Harrison St, Richmond 23220 91 low-income homes · For older adults · (804) 358-2304
- Arbors Tax credit (LIHTC) 7608 Forest Hill Ave, Richmond 23225 85 homes, 84 low-income · In service since 2001 · For older adults
- New Clay House II Tax credit (LIHTC) 1125 W Clay St, Richmond 23220 81 homes, 80 low-income · Studio: 80 · In service since 2019 · For families
- Highland Grove I Tax credit (LIHTC) 1100 Dove St, Richmond 23222 80 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 32 · In service since 2015 · For families
- Mcguire Park Tax credit (LIHTC) 3807 McGuire Dr, Richmond 23224 80 low-income homes · 1 bd: 48 · 2 bd: 32 · In service since 2007 · For families
- Brookland Park Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1221 E Brookland Park Blvd, Richmond 23222 77 low-income homes · In service since 1994 · For older adults · (757) 627-8611
- Chicago Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 1700 Chicago Ave, Richmond 23224 74 low-income homes · 2 bd: 74 · In service since 1998 · For families
- Rosa Tax credit (LIHTC) 105 E Duval St, Richmond 23219 72 low-income homes · 1 bd: 72 · In service since 2019 · For older adults
- The Rosa, aka Jackson Ward Senior HUD-assisted 744 North 2nd St, Richmond 23219 72 low-income homes · For older adults
- Monarch Woods HUD-assisted 6501 Jahnke Rd, Richmond 23225 71 low-income homes · For older adults · (804) 320-4301
- Imani Mews & Retail Center Tax credit (LIHTC) 1420 Hull St, Richmond 23224 68 low-income homes · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 44 · 3 bd: 18 · In service since 2006 · For families
- Bowler Retirement Community Tax credit (LIHTC) 608 N 26th St, Richmond 23223 63 low-income homes · In service since 2005 · For older adults
- Swansboro Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 801 Holly Spring Ave, Richmond 23224 62 low-income homes · 2 bd: 62 · In service since 2003 · For families
- Townes at River South II Tax credit (LIHTC) 1209 Decatur St, Richmond 23224 62 low-income homes · In service since 2005 · For families
- Townes at River South HUD-assisted 214 E 9th St, Richmond 23224 161 homes, 60 low-income · For families · (804) 232-1800
- Tobacco Landing Tax credit (LIHTC) 2701 E Main St, Richmond 23223 62 homes, 60 low-income · 1 bd: 53 · 2 bd: 9 · In service since 2004 · For families
- Foxwood Richmond Tax credit (LIHTC) 5000 Snead Rd, Richmond 23224 60 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2002 · For families
- Residences at Forestbrooke HUD-assisted 5600 Charlevoix Ct, Richmond 23224 60 low-income homes · For older adults · (804) 232-1207
- Shockoe Hill II HUD-assisted 206 Hospital St, Richmond 23219 64 homes, 59 low-income · For older adults · (804) 644-0107
- Countryside (RICHMOND) Tax credit (LIHTC) 3238 Broad Rock Blvd, Richmond 23224 59 low-income homes · 2 bd: 59 · In service since 1999 · For families
- Bacon Retirement Community Tax credit (LIHTC) 815 N 35th St, Richmond 23223 58 low-income homes · 1 bd: 57 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 1999 · For older adults
- Jefferson Mews Tax credit (LIHTC) 907 N 26th St, Richmond 23223 56 low-income homes · In service since 2014 · For families
- Grace Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 205 N 4th St, Richmond 23219 58 homes, 52 low-income · Studio: 9 · 1 bd: 26 · 2 bd: 17 · In service since 2002 · For families
- 300 Randolph Street Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 300 Randolph St, Richmond 23220 50 low-income homes · Studio: 2 · 1 bd: 48 · In service since 2008 · For older adults · (804) 354-9455
- Baker School HUD-assisted 100 W Baker St, Richmond 23220 50 low-income homes · For older adults · (804) 239-2936
- Belle Summit Tax credit (LIHTC) 600 Cowardin Ave, Richmond 23224 50 low-income homes · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 30 · In service since 2015 · For families
- Cary West Tax credit (LIHTC) 22 S Meadow St, Richmond 23220 47 low-income homes · 1 bd: 9 · 2 bd: 29 · 3 bd: 9 · In service since 2016 · For older adults
- New Clay House Tax credit (LIHTC) 1125 W Clay St, Richmond 23220 47 low-income homes · Studio: 47 · In service since 1992 · For families
- Old Manchester Plaza I Tax credit (LIHTC) 1024 Hull St, Richmond 23224 46 low-income homes · In service since 2010 · For families
- Armstrong Renaissance 1b Tax credit (LIHTC) 1665 N 31st St, Richmond 23223 45 low-income homes · 1 bd: 43 · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 2019 · For older adults
- Maury Park Tax credit (LIHTC) 1411 Bainbridge St, Richmond 23224 45 low-income homes · 1 bd: 45 · In service since 2003 · For older adults
- Eggleston Plaza Tax credit (LIHTC) 535 N 2nd St, Richmond 23219 42 low-income homes · 1 bd: 25 · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 1 · In service since 2018 · For families
- New Manchester Flats Ix Tax credit (LIHTC) 740 E 6th St, Richmond 23224 41 low-income homes · In service since 2010 · For families
- Townhomes at Warwick Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 6220 Old Warwick Rd, Richmond 23224 40 low-income homes · 4 bd: 40 · In service since 2016 · For families
- Studios II Tax credit (LIHTC) 5409 Hull Street Rd, Richmond 23224 40 homes, 39 low-income · Studio: 40 · In service since 2016 · For families
- Somanath Senior Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1231 N 28th St, Richmond 23223 39 low-income homes · In service since 2014 · For older adults
- Highland Grove II Tax credit (LIHTC) 1200 Dove ST, Richmond 23222 38 low-income homes · In service since 2014 · For families
- Saints Cosma & Damianos House HUD-assisted 1030 German School Rd, Richmond 23225 35 low-income homes · For older adults · (804) 330-4962
- City View Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 1000 Bainbridge St, Richmond 23224 32 low-income homes · In service since 2013 · For families
- Dove Street Phase I Public housing 1118 Althea St, Richmond 23222 80 homes, 30 low-income · Run by Richmond Redevelopment & Housing Authority · Average payment: $351 a month · Average wait: 5 months · (804) 780-4200
- Market Slip Tax credit (LIHTC) 2 S 17th St, Richmond 23219 30 low-income homes · 1 bd: 23 · 2 bd: 7 · In service since 1998 · For families
- Cary 2000 I Tax credit (LIHTC) 2000 W Cary St, Richmond 23220 29 low-income homes · In service since 1999 · For families
- Cary 2000 Phase III Tax credit (LIHTC) 2100 W Cary St, Richmond 23220 29 low-income homes · 1 bd: 22 · 2 bd: 2 · 3 bd: 5 · In service since 2006 · For families
- Booker T Washington Plaza Tax credit (LIHTC) 21 E Leigh St, Richmond 23219 28 low-income homes · In service since 2011 · For older adults
- Cary 2000 North Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 2009 W Cary St, Richmond 23220 28 low-income homes · 1 bd: 14 · 2 bd: 14 · In service since 2002 · For families
- Columns on Grove Tax credit (LIHTC) 1617 Grove Ave, Richmond 23220 28 low-income homes · 1 bd: 20 · 2 bd: 8 · In service since 1999 · For older adults
- George Mason Square HUD-assisted 1402 Jennie Scher Rd, Richmond 23231 26 low-income homes · For families · (804) 266-5511
- ST Andrews (richmond City) Tax credit (LIHTC) 924 Cumberland St, Richmond 23220 22 low-income homes · 1 bd: 5 · 2 bd: 12 · 3 bd: 5 · In service since 2001 · For families
- 8 & 10 South 14th Street Tax credit (LIHTC) 8 S 14th St, Richmond 23219 21 low-income homes · 1 bd: 21 · In service since 1994 · For families
- Studios at South Richmond Tax credit (LIHTC) 5409 Hull Street Rd, Richmond 23224 21 low-income homes · Studio: 21 · In service since 2012 · For families
- Jackson Ward Tax credit (LIHTC) 2701 E Main St, Richmond 23223 18 low-income homes · 2 bd: 15 · 3 bd: 3 · In service since 1999 · For families
- Blackwell Senior Cottages Public housing 408 E 16th St, Richmond 23224 14 low-income homes · Run by Richmond Redevelopment & Housing Authority · (804) 780-4200
- James River Apartments HUD-assisted 1517 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Richmond 23224 14 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (804) 788-6825
- Dove Street Phase II Public housing 1101 Althea St, Richmond 23222 48 homes, 8 low-income · Run by Richmond Redevelopment & Housing Authority · (804) 780-4200
- Bliley Manor HUD-assisted 6117 Bliley Rd, Richmond 23225 8 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (804) 358-0375
- Cherokee Hill of Richmond aka Stratford House HUD-assisted 2925 Cherokee Rd, Richmond 23225 8 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (804) 928-2629
- Independence House HUD-assisted 1725 National St, Richmond 23231 6 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Maymont Manor HUD-assisted 1700 S Meadow St, Richmond 23220 5 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (804) 435-2211
- Blackwell Senior Cottages II Public housing 413 E 15th St, Richmond 23224 4 low-income homes · Run by Richmond Redevelopment & Housing Authority · (804) 780-4200
- Parkwood Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 2024 Parkwood Ave, Richmond 23220 4 low-income homes · 3 bd: 4 · In service since 1994 · For families
- Virginia Housing Development Authority HUD-assisted 601 S Belvidere St, Richmond 23220 (804) 343-5888
8 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 the City of Richmond
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 2 agencies serve in the City of Richmond. 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
- Virginia Housing Development Authority Section 8 vouchers · 10,209 vouchers (804) 584-4764 Virginia Housing Development Authority: madelyn.peay@virginiahousing.com
- Richmond Redevelopment & Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 4,367 vouchers · 3,212 public housing units (804) 780-4200 Richmond Redevelopment & Housing Authority: steven.nesmith@rrha.com
Housing agencies in Virginia Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
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 the City of Richmond
This HUD-approved agency has an office in the City of Richmond. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Southside Community Development and Housing
1624 Hull St, Richmond · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
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How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in the City of Richmond. 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 the City of Richmond?
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 the City of Richmond?
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 the City of Richmond?
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 the City of Richmond?
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 the City of Richmond?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,490 in 23224 to $2,040 in 23226. 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 the City of Richmond?
HUD lists 117 properties with homes for low-income households in the City of Richmond: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. 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 the City of Richmond?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In the City of Richmond, 52% of renter households are in that position; in Virginia, 49%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).