Rent in Doddridge County, WV at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$928$11,136 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $976 (+5.2%)How much rent can you afford in Doddridge 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 Doddridge 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 | $712 | $8,544 | $28,480 | $13.69/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $754 | $9,048 | $30,160 | $14.50/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $928 | $11,136 | $37,120 | $17.85/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,207 | $14,484 | $48,280 | $23.21/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,257 | $15,084 | $50,280 | $24.17/hr |
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Rent in Doddridge County, WV: common questions
How much is rent going up in Doddridge County, WV in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $976 for a two-bedroom, up 5.2% from $928. A one-bedroom goes from $754 to $788, a studio from $712 to $732.
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 Doddridge County, WV?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $754 for a one-bedroom and $928 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,136 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 Doddridge County, WV?
To keep a $928 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $17.85 an hour, or $37,120 a year. A one-bedroom at $754 takes $14.50 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Doddridge County, WV?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $712, one bedroom $754, two $928, three $1,207 and four $1,257 a month.
Is rent affordable in Doddridge County, WV?
For the typical household, earning $57,401 a year ($4,783 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $928 takes 19.4% 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: ($928 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $37,120. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $17.85 an hour.