Average Rent in Charles City, VA (2026)
The average 1-bedroom rent in Charles City, VA is $1,400/month as of 2026, based on HUD data across 1 ZIP codes. Rents have changed +13.8% year over year. Rents range from $1,400 to $1,400.
Average Rent · 1-Bedroom
$1,400/mo
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent · 1 zip codes
Year-over-Year
↑ +13.8%
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent
Data through
The average 1-bedroom rent in Charles City, VA is $1,400/month according to HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rent data, covering 1 ZIP codes. Rents have increased 13.8% year-over-year. The average 1-bedroom rent in Charles City is 17% above the national average of $1,196/month.
Average rent in Charles City, VA ranges from $1,400 to $1,400 across 1 ZIP codes.
Based on HUD Fair Market Rent, a fair rent increase in Charles City, VA is approximately 13.8% for 2026. An increase above 13.8% exceeds the local market trend and may be worth negotiating.
Key Facts
Sources: HUD Fair Market Rent, HUD SAFMR, Rentcast. Updated October 2025.
Market trend data is limited for this area. The analysis below uses federal rent benchmarks.
How much is rent in Charles City, VA?
The average 1-bedroom rent in Charles City, VA is $1,400/month as of 2026, based on HUD data across 1 ZIP codes. Rents across Charles City are relatively uniform, clustering around $1,400/month. To afford this at the 30% rule, a household would need approximately $56,000/year.
Is rent going up in Charles City?
Rents in Charles City have increased 13.8% year over year based on HUD Fair Market Rent. This is a notably high rate of increase, indicating strong upward rent pressure in Charles City.
What is a fair rent increase in Charles City?
Based on HUD Fair Market Rent, a rent increase around 13.8% is in line with the Charles City market for 2026. An increase above that level exceeds the local trend and may be worth pushing back on. Check your specific increase with RenewalReply's free rent analysis tool.
What Should Rent Cost in Charles City?
Typical rent ranges based on HUD benchmarks and market data. In areas with limited listing data, ranges reflect federal benchmarks and may be wider than actual market conditions.
A studio in Charles City typically rents for $1,340 – $1,571.
Rents above $1,807 are in the top 25% for this area.
A 1-bedroom in Charles City typically rents for $1,400 – $1,643.
Rents above $1,889 are in the top 25% for this area.
A 2-bedroom in Charles City typically rents for $1,540 – $1,804.
Rents above $2,075 are in the top 25% for this area.
A 3-bedroom in Charles City typically rents for $1,950 – $2,259.
Rents above $2,598 are in the top 25% for this area.
A 4-bedroom in Charles City typically rents for $2,410 – $2,783.
Rents above $3,200 are in the top 25% for this area.
Federal Rent Benchmarks for Charles City
HUD Fair Market Rents are federal rent benchmarks published annually by HUD. They provide a consistent baseline for comparing rents across areas.
Studio
$1,340
HUD Fair Market Rent
1-Bedroom
$1,400
HUD Fair Market Rent
2-Bedroom
$1,540
HUD Fair Market Rent
3-Bedroom
$1,950
HUD Fair Market Rent
4-Bedroom
$2,410
HUD Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD SAFMR FY2026 · Updated
Zip Codes in Charles City
Click any zip code for detailed rent data including zip-specific SAFMR rates, nearby comparables, and a free rent increase check.
HUD publishes a single Fair Market Rent for the entire Richmond, VA HUD Metro FMR Area metro area. For zip-level variation, the tool uses additional data sources including real-time comparable listings and local market indices.
All zip codes in Charles City share the same county-level HUD Fair Market Rent ($1,400 for 1-BR). Click any zip for SAFMR-specific rates.
County-level FMR shown in city summary above.
How Does Charles City Compare?
Questions about rent in Charles City
What is the average 1-bedroom rent in Charles City, VA?
The average 1-bedroom fair market rent in Charles City, VA is $1,400/month as of 2026, based on HUD rent data across 1 ZIP codes in the city. This is 17% above the national average of $1,196/month. Rents range from $1,400 to $1,400 depending on ZIP code.
What is a fair rent increase in Charles City?
A rent increase up to about 13.8% is broadly in line with the recent market trend in Charles City. Increases above that level are above trend and should be tested against neighborhood-level pricing and comparable rentals. The current average 1-BR rent is $1,400/month.
Are rents going up or down in Charles City?
Rents in Charles City have increased 13.8% year over year based on HUD Fair Market Rent. This reflects local market conditions across 1 ZIP codes in the Richmond, VA HUD Metro FMR Area area.
How much do rents vary across Charles City?
1-bedroom rents across Charles City range from $1,400 to $1,400 on this page, a $0/month spread. This shows that rent can vary materially across ZIP codes within the same city, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in housing stock and demand.
Can my landlord raise my rent in Charles City?
We could not identify a city-specific rent cap for Charles City. Landlords must still follow applicable state and local notice rules before raising rent at lease renewal. Requirements vary — check your state's landlord-tenant statute for specifics on notice periods and timing.
How much should I spend on rent in Charles City?
The general guideline is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. With average 1-bedroom rent in Charles City at $1,400/month, a household would need approximately $56,000/year in gross income to afford this comfortably. Many renters in high-cost areas spend above this threshold — our free tool can help you assess whether your specific rent is fair for your ZIP code.
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