Braxton County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in West Virginia. Population: 12,505.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$660/mo
↑ 2.3% YoY
-26% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$665/mo
↑ 2.5% YoY
-31% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$869/mo
↑ 2.0% YoY
-26% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,147/mo
↑ 9.2% YoY
-25% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,311/mo
↑ 7.9% YoY
-25% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $645 | $660 | +$15 (+2.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $649 | $665 | +$16 (+2.5%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $852 | $869 | +$17 (+2.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,050 | $1,147 | +$97 (+9.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,215 | $1,311 | +$96 (+7.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$26,600
$2,217/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$34,760
$2,897/month gross
Other Counties in West Virginia
Grant County
1 BR: $662/mo
Pleasants County
1 BR: $662/mo
Wyoming County
1 BR: $748/mo
Calhoun County
1 BR: $706/mo
Randolph County
1 BR: $708/mo
Taylor County
1 BR: $774/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.