Marion County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in West Virginia. Population: 56,194.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$742/mo
↓ 3.5% YoY
-17% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$838/mo
↑ 2.3% YoY
-13% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,007/mo
↓ 0.2% YoY
-14% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,235/mo
↑ 1.0% YoY
-19% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,624/mo
↑ 8.3% YoY
-8% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $769 | $742 | $-27 (-3.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $819 | $838 | +$19 (+2.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,009 | $1,007 | $-2 (-0.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,223 | $1,235 | +$12 (+1.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,499 | $1,624 | +$125 (+8.3%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$33,520
$2,793/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$40,280
$3,357/month gross
Other Counties in West Virginia
Wood County
1 BR: $745/mo
Doddridge County
1 BR: $754/mo
Barbour County
1 BR: $793/mo
Lewis County
1 BR: $754/mo
Webster County
1 BR: $662/mo
Morgan County
1 BR: $732/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.