Marshall County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in West Virginia. Population: 30,509.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$683/mo
↑ 4.4% YoY
-24% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$816/mo
↑ 3.8% YoY
-15% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$991/mo
↑ 3.9% YoY
-16% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,277/mo
↑ 4.0% YoY
-16% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,413/mo
↑ 2.5% YoY
-20% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $654 | $683 | +$29 (+4.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $786 | $816 | +$30 (+3.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $954 | $991 | +$37 (+3.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,228 | $1,277 | +$49 (+4.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,379 | $1,413 | +$34 (+2.5%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$32,640
$2,720/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$39,640
$3,303/month gross
Other Counties in West Virginia
Monongalia County
1 BR: $877/mo
Braxton County
1 BR: $665/mo
Marion County
1 BR: $838/mo
Ritchie County
1 BR: $662/mo
Monroe County
1 BR: $706/mo
Berkeley County
1 BR: $971/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.