Mineral County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in West Virginia. Population: 26,957.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$667/mo
↑ 1.8% YoY
-25% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$695/mo
↓ 7.0% YoY
-28% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$869/mo
↓ 6.9% YoY
-26% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,146/mo
↓ 6.5% YoY
-25% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,250/mo
↓ 9.9% YoY
-29% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $655 | $667 | +$12 (+1.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $747 | $695 | $-52 (-7.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $933 | $869 | $-64 (-6.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,226 | $1,146 | $-80 (-6.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,388 | $1,250 | $-138 (-9.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$27,800
$2,317/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$34,760
$2,897/month gross
Other Counties in West Virginia
Barbour County
1 BR: $793/mo
Clay County
1 BR: $829/mo
Boone County
1 BR: $674/mo
Wyoming County
1 BR: $748/mo
Putnam County
1 BR: $803/mo
Calhoun County
1 BR: $706/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.