Lincoln County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in West Virginia. Population: 20,410.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$667/mo
↑ 9.0% YoY
-25% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$714/mo
↓ 2.1% YoY
-26% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$869/mo
↓ 1.6% YoY
-26% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,042/mo
↓ 2.1% YoY
-32% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,177/mo
↑ 0.5% YoY
-33% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $612 | $667 | +$55 (+9.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $729 | $714 | $-15 (-2.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $883 | $869 | $-14 (-1.6%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,064 | $1,042 | $-22 (-2.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,171 | $1,177 | +$6 (+0.5%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$28,560
$2,380/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$34,760
$2,897/month gross
Other Counties in West Virginia
Clay County
1 BR: $829/mo
Marion County
1 BR: $838/mo
Raleigh County
1 BR: $719/mo
Boone County
1 BR: $674/mo
Berkeley County
1 BR: $971/mo
Mineral County
1 BR: $695/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.