Wayne County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in West Virginia. Population: 38,933.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$848/mo
↑ 0.5% YoY
-5% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$853/mo
↑ 0.4% YoY
-11% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$973/mo
↑ 0.2% YoY
-17% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,249/mo
↓ 0.8% YoY
-18% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,410/mo
↓ 3.4% YoY
-20% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $844 | $848 | +$4 (+0.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $850 | $853 | +$3 (+0.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $971 | $973 | +$2 (+0.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,259 | $1,249 | $-10 (-0.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,459 | $1,410 | $-49 (-3.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$34,120
$2,843/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,920
$3,243/month gross
Other Counties in West Virginia
Calhoun County
1 BR: $706/mo
Mingo County
1 BR: $696/mo
Wood County
1 BR: $745/mo
Harrison County
1 BR: $843/mo
Gilmer County
1 BR: $793/mo
Mason 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.