Monroe County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in West Virginia. Population: 12,438.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$667/mo
↑ 1.4% YoY
-25% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$706/mo
↓ 6.0% YoY
-26% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$869/mo
↑ 2.0% YoY
-26% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,209/mo
↑ 10.6% YoY
-21% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,312/mo
↑ 3.2% YoY
-25% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $658 | $667 | +$9 (+1.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $751 | $706 | $-45 (-6.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $852 | $869 | +$17 (+2.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,093 | $1,209 | +$116 (+10.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,271 | $1,312 | +$41 (+3.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$28,240
$2,353/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$34,760
$2,897/month gross
Other Counties in West Virginia
Nicholas County
1 BR: $696/mo
Marion County
1 BR: $838/mo
Clay County
1 BR: $829/mo
Mingo County
1 BR: $696/mo
Doddridge County
1 BR: $754/mo
Ritchie County
1 BR: $662/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.