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Rent Prices in Laurel, VA
Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) by number of bedrooms. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Median rent
- $1,616/mo
- Virginia $1,579/mo
- 2-bedroom median rent
- $1,586/mo
- Virginia $1,481/mo
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 57.2%
- Virginia 48.5%
- Renter households
- 3,452
- Virginia 1,099,123
Median rent by number of bedrooms
Gross rent: contract rent plus utilities
| Bedrooms | Median rent |
|---|---|
| Studio (no bedroom) | $1,127/mo |
| 1 bedroom | $1,381/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,586/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,864/mo |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,951/mo |
| 5 or more bedrooms | Not reported |
Rent as a share of income
Renter households where the share could be computed
- Pay 30% or more of income1,85257.2%
- Pay 50% or more of income55117.0%
The median renter household spends 33.0% of its income on rent.
HUD Fair Market Rent, fiscal year 2027
Richmond, VA HUD Metro FMR Area
2 bedrooms: $1,651/mo. HUD Fair Market Rent is used for housing assistance and is not an asking rent.
How it compares
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| Area | Median rent | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | Renters paying 30%+ of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel, VA | $1,616/mo | $1,381/mo | $1,586/mo | $1,864/mo | 57.2% |
| Henrico County | $1,541/mo | $1,342/mo | $1,511/mo | $1,725/mo | 51.6% |
| Virginia | $1,579/mo | $1,487/mo | $1,481/mo | $1,680/mo | 48.5% |
| United States | $1,413/mo | $1,235/mo | $1,407/mo | $1,584/mo | 51.1% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median rent in Laurel, VA?
- The median gross rent in Laurel, VA is $1,616 a month, and a typical 2-bedroom rents for $1,586/mo.
- How does Laurel compare with Virginia?
- The median rent in Laurel is $1,616/mo, compared with $1,579/mo for Virginia as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates