Preston County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in West Virginia. Population: 34,206.
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
Ritchie County
1 BR: $662/mo
Wayne County
1 BR: $853/mo
Clay County
1 BR: $829/mo
Gilmer County
1 BR: $793/mo
Berkeley County
1 BR: $971/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.