Fayette County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in West Virginia. Population: 40,545.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$631/mo
↑ 4.1% YoY
-29% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$697/mo
↑ 3.4% YoY
-27% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$915/mo
↑ 3.5% YoY
-22% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,195/mo
↑ 1.6% YoY
-22% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,535/mo
↑ 3.4% YoY
-13% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $606 | $631 | +$25 (+4.1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $674 | $697 | +$23 (+3.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $884 | $915 | +$31 (+3.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,176 | $1,195 | +$19 (+1.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,484 | $1,535 | +$51 (+3.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$27,880
$2,323/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$36,600
$3,050/month gross
Other Counties in West Virginia
Grant County
1 BR: $662/mo
Raleigh County
1 BR: $719/mo
Jefferson County
1 BR: $953/mo
Greenbrier County
1 BR: $735/mo
Braxton County
1 BR: $665/mo
Mason County
1 BR: $793/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.