Monongalia County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in West Virginia. Population: 105,988.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$871/mo
↑ 3.9% YoY
-2% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$877/mo
↑ 3.9% YoY
-9% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,099/mo
↑ 3.2% YoY
-6% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,318/mo
↑ 2.7% YoY
-14% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,657/mo
↓ 7.3% YoY
-6% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $838 | $871 | +$33 (+3.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $844 | $877 | +$33 (+3.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,065 | $1,099 | +$34 (+3.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,283 | $1,318 | +$35 (+2.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,788 | $1,657 | $-131 (-7.3%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$35,080
$2,923/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$43,960
$3,663/month gross
Other Counties in West Virginia
Morgan County
1 BR: $732/mo
Mingo County
1 BR: $696/mo
Hancock County
1 BR: $757/mo
Jefferson County
1 BR: $953/mo
Raleigh County
1 BR: $719/mo
Harrison County
1 BR: $843/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.