Berkeley County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in West Virginia. Population: 123,283.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$850/mo
↑ 2.9% YoY
-5% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$971/mo
↑ 1.3% YoY
+1% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,233/mo
↑ 2.4% YoY
+5% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,702/mo
↑ 1.7% YoY
+12% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,947/mo
↓ 3.7% YoY
+11% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $826 | $850 | +$24 (+2.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $959 | $971 | +$12 (+1.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,204 | $1,233 | +$29 (+2.4%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,673 | $1,702 | +$29 (+1.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,022 | $1,947 | $-75 (-3.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$38,840
$3,237/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$49,320
$4,110/month gross
Other Counties in West Virginia
Mineral County
1 BR: $695/mo
Mason County
1 BR: $793/mo
Jackson County
1 BR: $726/mo
Mingo County
1 BR: $696/mo
Hardy County
1 BR: $784/mo
Braxton County
1 BR: $665/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.