Boone County, WV HUD Metro FMR Area
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents for the Boone County, WV HUD Metro FMR Area metro area. Population: 209,649.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$669/mo
↑ 13.4% YoY
-25% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$674/mo
↓ 5.3% YoY
-30% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$869/mo
↑ 2.0% YoY
-26% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,195/mo
↑ 1.7% YoY
-22% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,458/mo
↑ 1.9% YoY
-17% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $590 | $669 | +$79 (+13.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $712 | $674 | $-38 (-5.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $852 | $869 | +$17 (+2.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,175 | $1,195 | +$20 (+1.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,431 | $1,458 | +$27 (+1.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$26,960
$2,247/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$34,760
$2,897/month gross
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.