Gilmer County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in West Virginia. Population: 7,444.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$667/mo
↑ 1.4% YoY
-25% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$793/mo
↑ 9.8% YoY
-17% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$869/mo
↑ 2.0% YoY
-26% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,140/mo
↑ 11.1% YoY
-25% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,390/mo
↑ 9.3% YoY
-21% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $658 | $667 | +$9 (+1.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $722 | $793 | +$71 (+9.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $852 | $869 | +$17 (+2.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,026 | $1,140 | +$114 (+11.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,272 | $1,390 | +$118 (+9.3%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$31,720
$2,643/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$34,760
$2,897/month gross
Other Counties in West Virginia
Greenbrier County
1 BR: $735/mo
Calhoun County
1 BR: $706/mo
Marion County
1 BR: $838/mo
Upshur County
1 BR: $732/mo
Wyoming County
1 BR: $748/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.