Jefferson County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in West Virginia. Population: 58,043.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$947/mo
↑ 0.3% YoY
+6% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$953/mo
↑ 0.3% YoY
-1% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,251/mo
↑ 0.4% YoY
+6% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,740/mo
↓ 0.3% YoY
+14% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,099/mo
↑ 0.3% YoY
+20% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $944 | $947 | +$3 (+0.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $950 | $953 | +$3 (+0.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,246 | $1,251 | +$5 (+0.4%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,746 | $1,740 | $-6 (-0.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,092 | $2,099 | +$7 (+0.3%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$38,120
$3,177/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$50,040
$4,170/month gross
Other Counties in West Virginia
Mingo County
1 BR: $696/mo
Wayne County
1 BR: $853/mo
Grant County
1 BR: $662/mo
Nicholas County
1 BR: $696/mo
Randolph County
1 BR: $708/mo
Pocahontas County
1 BR: $788/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.