Jackson County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in West Virginia. Population: 27,868.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$667/mo
↑ 11.7% YoY
-25% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$726/mo
↑ 3.1% YoY
-24% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$869/mo
↑ 0.8% YoY
-26% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,137/mo
↓ 0.3% YoY
-25% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,221/mo
↑ 3.8% YoY
-30% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $597 | $667 | +$70 (+11.7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $704 | $726 | +$22 (+3.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $862 | $869 | +$7 (+0.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,140 | $1,137 | $-3 (-0.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,176 | $1,221 | +$45 (+3.8%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$29,040
$2,420/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
Kanawha County
1 BR: $829/mo
Mercer County
1 BR: $717/mo
Wayne County
1 BR: $853/mo
Wood County
1 BR: $745/mo
Barbour 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.