Rent in Grant 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 Grant 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 Grant 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 | $658 | $7,896 | $26,320 | $12.65/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $662 | $7,944 | $26,480 | $12.73/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $869 | $10,428 | $34,760 | $16.71/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,127 | $13,524 | $45,080 | $21.67/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,177 | $14,124 | $47,080 | $22.63/hr |
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Rent in Grant County, WV: common questions
How much is rent going up in Grant 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 $662 to $722, a studio from $658 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 Grant County, WV?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $662 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 Grant 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 $662 takes $12.73 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Grant County, WV?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $658, one bedroom $662, two $869, three $1,127 and four $1,177 a month.
Is rent affordable in Grant County, WV?
For the typical household, earning $62,361 a year ($5,197 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $869 takes 16.7% 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.