Rent in Gilmer County, WV at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$869$10,428 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $944 (+8.6%)How much rent can you afford in Gilmer 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 Gilmer 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 | $667 | $8,004 | $26,680 | $12.83/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $793 | $9,516 | $31,720 | $15.25/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $869 | $10,428 | $34,760 | $16.71/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,140 | $13,680 | $45,600 | $21.92/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,390 | $16,680 | $55,600 | $26.73/hr |
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Rent in Gilmer County, WV: common questions
How much is rent going up in Gilmer County, WV in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $944 for a two-bedroom, up 8.6% from $869. A one-bedroom goes from $793 to $867, a studio from $667 to $708.
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 Gilmer County, WV?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $793 for a one-bedroom and $869 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $10,428 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 Gilmer County, WV?
To keep a $869 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $16.71 an hour, or $34,760 a year. A one-bedroom at $793 takes $15.25 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Gilmer County, WV?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $667, one bedroom $793, two $869, three $1,140 and four $1,390 a month.
Is rent affordable in Gilmer County, WV?
For the typical household, earning $47,981 a year ($3,998 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $869 takes 21.7% 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: ($869 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $34,760. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $16.71 an hour.