Mercer County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in West Virginia. Population: 59,530.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$618/mo
↑ 5.8% YoY
-31% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$717/mo
↑ 5.0% YoY
-25% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$896/mo
↑ 5.2% YoY
-24% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,206/mo
↑ 3.3% YoY
-21% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,258/mo
↑ 0.6% YoY
-28% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $584 | $618 | +$34 (+5.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $683 | $717 | +$34 (+5.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $852 | $896 | +$44 (+5.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,168 | $1,206 | +$38 (+3.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,250 | $1,258 | +$8 (+0.6%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$28,680
$2,390/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$35,840
$2,987/month gross
Other Counties in West Virginia
Wood County
1 BR: $745/mo
Marion County
1 BR: $838/mo
Marshall County
1 BR: $816/mo
Pendleton County
1 BR: $706/mo
Wayne County
1 BR: $853/mo
Preston County
1 BR: $877/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.