Pocahontas County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in West Virginia. Population: 7,940.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$667/mo
↑ 1.4% YoY
-25% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$788/mo
↑ 2.5% YoY
-18% 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
↓ 2.1% YoY
-25% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,177/mo
↓ 1.5% YoY
-33% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $658 | $667 | +$9 (+1.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $769 | $788 | +$19 (+2.5%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $852 | $869 | +$17 (+2.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,171 | $1,146 | $-25 (-2.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,195 | $1,177 | $-18 (-1.5%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$31,520
$2,627/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$34,760
$2,897/month gross
Other Counties in West Virginia
Monongalia County
1 BR: $877/mo
Wirt County
1 BR: $745/mo
Pendleton County
1 BR: $706/mo
Grant County
1 BR: $662/mo
Preston County
1 BR: $877/mo
Boone County
1 BR: $674/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.