Nicholas County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in West Virginia. Population: 24,624.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$667/mo
↑ 1.4% YoY
-25% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$696/mo
↓ 0.6% YoY
-27% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$869/mo
↑ 2.0% YoY
-26% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,125/mo
↓ 4.8% YoY
-26% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,177/mo
↓ 1.5% YoY
-33% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $658 | $667 | +$9 (+1.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $700 | $696 | $-4 (-0.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $852 | $869 | +$17 (+2.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,182 | $1,125 | $-57 (-4.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,195 | $1,177 | $-18 (-1.5%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$27,840
$2,320/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$34,760
$2,897/month gross
Other Counties in West Virginia
Grant County
1 BR: $662/mo
Hampshire County
1 BR: $1,255/mo
Jefferson County
1 BR: $953/mo
Ohio County
1 BR: $816/mo
Roane County
1 BR: $793/mo
Putnam County
1 BR: $803/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.