Upshur County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in West Virginia. Population: 23,875.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$728/mo
↑ 1.5% YoY
-18% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$732/mo
↑ 1.4% YoY
-24% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$961/mo
↑ 1.5% YoY
-18% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,205/mo
↑ 3.7% YoY
-21% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,612/mo
↑ 4.1% YoY
-8% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $717 | $728 | +$11 (+1.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $722 | $732 | +$10 (+1.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $947 | $961 | +$14 (+1.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,162 | $1,205 | +$43 (+3.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,548 | $1,612 | +$64 (+4.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$29,280
$2,440/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,440
$3,203/month gross
Other Counties in West Virginia
Mingo County
1 BR: $696/mo
Hardy County
1 BR: $784/mo
Berkeley County
1 BR: $971/mo
Morgan County
1 BR: $732/mo
Clay County
1 BR: $829/mo
Barbour County
1 BR: $793/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.