Rent in Harrison County, WV at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$955$11,460 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,005 (+5.2%)How much rent can you afford in Harrison 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 Harrison 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 | $770 | $9,240 | $30,800 | $14.81/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $843 | $10,116 | $33,720 | $16.21/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $955 | $11,460 | $38,200 | $18.37/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,264 | $15,168 | $50,560 | $24.31/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,466 | $17,592 | $58,640 | $28.19/hr |
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Rent in Harrison County, WV: common questions
How much is rent going up in Harrison County, WV in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,005 for a two-bedroom, up 5.2% from $955. A one-bedroom goes from $843 to $889, a studio from $770 to $770.
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 Harrison County, WV?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $843 for a one-bedroom and $955 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,460 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 Harrison County, WV?
To keep a $955 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $18.37 an hour, or $38,200 a year. A one-bedroom at $843 takes $16.21 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Harrison County, WV?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $770, one bedroom $843, two $955, three $1,264 and four $1,466 a month.
Is rent affordable in Harrison County, WV?
For the typical household, earning $60,377 a year ($5,031 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $955 takes 19% 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: ($955 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $38,200. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $18.37 an hour.