Rent in Greenbrier County, WV at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$924$11,088 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $991 (+7.3%)How much rent can you afford in Greenbrier 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 Greenbrier 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 | $709 | $8,508 | $28,360 | $13.63/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $735 | $8,820 | $29,400 | $14.13/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $924 | $11,088 | $36,960 | $17.77/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,179 | $14,148 | $47,160 | $22.67/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,235 | $14,820 | $49,400 | $23.75/hr |
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Rent in Greenbrier County, WV: common questions
How much is rent going up in Greenbrier County, WV in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $991 for a two-bedroom, up 7.3% from $924. A one-bedroom goes from $735 to $811, a studio from $709 to $806.
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 Greenbrier County, WV?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $735 for a one-bedroom and $924 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,088 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 Greenbrier County, WV?
To keep a $924 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $17.77 an hour, or $36,960 a year. A one-bedroom at $735 takes $14.13 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Greenbrier County, WV?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $709, one bedroom $735, two $924, three $1,179 and four $1,235 a month.
Is rent affordable in Greenbrier County, WV?
For the typical household, earning $48,218 a year ($4,018 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $924 takes 23% 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: ($924 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $36,960. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $17.77 an hour.