Rent in Berkeley County, WV at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,233$14,796 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,215 (−1.5%)How much rent can you afford in Berkeley County, WV?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Berkeley County, WV by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $850 | $10,200 | $34,000 | $16.35/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $971 | $11,652 | $38,840 | $18.67/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,233 | $14,796 | $49,320 | $23.71/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,702 | $20,424 | $68,080 | $32.73/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,947 | $23,364 | $77,880 | $37.44/hr |
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Rent in Berkeley County, WV: common questions
How much is rent going down in Berkeley County, WV in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,215 for a two-bedroom, down 1.5% from $1,233. A one-bedroom goes from $971 to $949, a studio from $850 to $884.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Berkeley County, WV?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $971 for a one-bedroom and $1,233 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $14,796 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Berkeley County, WV?
To keep a $1,233 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $23.71 an hour, or $49,320 a year. A one-bedroom at $971 takes $18.67 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Berkeley County, WV?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $850, one bedroom $971, two $1,233, three $1,702 and four $1,947 a month.
Is rent affordable in Berkeley County, WV?
For the typical household, earning $80,815 a year ($6,735 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,233 takes 18.3% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,233 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $49,320. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $23.71 an hour.