Lewis County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in West Virginia. Population: 16,920.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$667/mo
↑ 1.4% YoY
-25% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$754/mo
↑ 0.0% YoY
-21% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$869/mo
↑ 2.0% YoY
-26% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,146/mo
↑ 0.2% YoY
-25% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,151/mo
↑ 0.3% YoY
-34% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $658 | $667 | +$9 (+1.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $754 | $754 | $0 (0.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $852 | $869 | +$17 (+2.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,144 | $1,146 | +$2 (+0.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,148 | $1,151 | +$3 (+0.3%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$30,160
$2,513/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$34,760
$2,897/month gross
Other Counties in West Virginia
Jefferson County
1 BR: $953/mo
Cabell County
1 BR: $853/mo
Monongalia County
1 BR: $877/mo
Wyoming County
1 BR: $748/mo
Tyler County
1 BR: $706/mo
Hardy County
1 BR: $784/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.