Raleigh County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in West Virginia. Population: 74,303.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$715/mo
↑ 0.8% YoY
-20% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$719/mo
↑ 0.8% YoY
-25% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$944/mo
↑ 0.9% YoY
-20% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,313/mo
↑ 2.1% YoY
-14% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,377/mo
↓ 1.2% YoY
-22% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $709 | $715 | +$6 (+0.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $713 | $719 | +$6 (+0.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $936 | $944 | +$8 (+0.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,286 | $1,313 | +$27 (+2.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,394 | $1,377 | $-17 (-1.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$28,760
$2,397/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$37,760
$3,147/month gross
Other Counties in West Virginia
Harrison County
1 BR: $843/mo
Mason County
1 BR: $793/mo
Tyler County
1 BR: $706/mo
Lincoln County
1 BR: $714/mo
Berkeley County
1 BR: $971/mo
Webster County
1 BR: $662/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.