Clay County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in West Virginia. Population: 8,049.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$714/mo
↓ 1.2% YoY
-20% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$829/mo
↓ 3.2% YoY
-14% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,036/mo
↓ 1.7% YoY
-12% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,325/mo
↓ 2.3% YoY
-13% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,372/mo
↓ 1.8% YoY
-22% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $723 | $714 | $-9 (-1.2%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $856 | $829 | $-27 (-3.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,054 | $1,036 | $-18 (-1.7%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,356 | $1,325 | $-31 (-2.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,397 | $1,372 | $-25 (-1.8%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$33,160
$2,763/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$41,440
$3,453/month gross
Other Counties in West Virginia
Hampshire County
1 BR: $1,255/mo
Lewis County
1 BR: $754/mo
Ritchie County
1 BR: $662/mo
Webster County
1 BR: $662/mo
Pendleton County
1 BR: $706/mo
Logan 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.