Putnam County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in West Virginia. Population: 57,347.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$798/mo
↓ 4.8% YoY
-11% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$803/mo
↓ 4.7% YoY
-16% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,054/mo
↓ 4.7% YoY
-10% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,461/mo
↓ 3.6% YoY
-4% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,575/mo
↓ 9.9% YoY
-10% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $838 | $798 | $-40 (-4.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $843 | $803 | $-40 (-4.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,106 | $1,054 | $-52 (-4.7%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,515 | $1,461 | $-54 (-3.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,749 | $1,575 | $-174 (-9.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$32,120
$2,677/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$42,160
$3,513/month gross
Other Counties in West Virginia
McDowell County
1 BR: $662/mo
Gilmer County
1 BR: $793/mo
Barbour County
1 BR: $793/mo
Wayne County
1 BR: $853/mo
Fayette County
1 BR: $697/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.