Rent in Fayette County, WV at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$915$10,980 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $961 (+5%)How much rent can you afford in Fayette 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 Fayette 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 | $631 | $7,572 | $25,240 | $12.13/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $697 | $8,364 | $27,880 | $13.40/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $915 | $10,980 | $36,600 | $17.60/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,195 | $14,340 | $47,800 | $22.98/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,535 | $18,420 | $61,400 | $29.52/hr |
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Rent in Fayette County, WV: common questions
How much is rent going up in Fayette County, WV in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $961 for a two-bedroom, up 5% from $915. A one-bedroom goes from $697 to $735, a studio from $631 to $730.
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 Fayette County, WV?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $697 for a one-bedroom and $915 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $10,980 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 Fayette County, WV?
To keep a $915 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $17.60 an hour, or $36,600 a year. A one-bedroom at $697 takes $13.40 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Fayette County, WV?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $631, one bedroom $697, two $915, three $1,195 and four $1,535 a month.
Is rent affordable in Fayette County, WV?
For the typical household, earning $53,194 a year ($4,433 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $915 takes 20.6% 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: ($915 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $36,600. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $17.60 an hour.