Hardy County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in West Virginia. Population: 14,249.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$715/mo
↑ 3.9% YoY
-20% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$784/mo
↑ 9.0% YoY
-18% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$932/mo
↑ 4.6% YoY
-21% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,146/mo
↑ 1.6% YoY
-25% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,263/mo
↑ 1.0% YoY
-28% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $688 | $715 | +$27 (+3.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $719 | $784 | +$65 (+9.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $891 | $932 | +$41 (+4.6%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,128 | $1,146 | +$18 (+1.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,250 | $1,263 | +$13 (+1.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$31,360
$2,613/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$37,280
$3,107/month gross
Other Counties in West Virginia
Greenbrier County
1 BR: $735/mo
Kanawha County
1 BR: $829/mo
Webster County
1 BR: $662/mo
Summers County
1 BR: $706/mo
Boone County
1 BR: $674/mo
Cabell County
1 BR: $853/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.