Wirt County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in West Virginia. Population: 5,202.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$741/mo
↓ 3.9% YoY
-17% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$745/mo
↓ 4.0% YoY
-22% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$928/mo
↓ 0.5% YoY
-21% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,194/mo
↓ 4.6% YoY
-22% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,253/mo
↓ 3.9% YoY
-29% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $771 | $741 | $-30 (-3.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $776 | $745 | $-31 (-4.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $933 | $928 | $-5 (-0.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,252 | $1,194 | $-58 (-4.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,304 | $1,253 | $-51 (-3.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$29,800
$2,483/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$37,120
$3,093/month gross
Other Counties in West Virginia
Ohio County
1 BR: $816/mo
Raleigh County
1 BR: $719/mo
Roane County
1 BR: $793/mo
Monroe County
1 BR: $706/mo
Morgan County
1 BR: $732/mo
Mercer County
1 BR: $717/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.