Taylor County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in West Virginia. Population: 16,602.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$657/mo
↑ 5.8% YoY
-26% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$774/mo
↑ 5.9% YoY
-19% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$953/mo
↑ 5.3% YoY
-19% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,286/mo
↑ 5.6% YoY
-16% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,291/mo
↑ 1.7% YoY
-26% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $621 | $657 | +$36 (+5.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $731 | $774 | +$43 (+5.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $905 | $953 | +$48 (+5.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,218 | $1,286 | +$68 (+5.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,269 | $1,291 | +$22 (+1.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$30,960
$2,580/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,120
$3,177/month gross
Other Counties in West Virginia
Barbour County
1 BR: $793/mo
Marion County
1 BR: $838/mo
Kanawha County
1 BR: $829/mo
Pleasants County
1 BR: $662/mo
Monongalia County
1 BR: $877/mo
Wyoming County
1 BR: $748/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.