Rent in Jefferson County, WV at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,251$15,012 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,376 (+10%)How much rent can you afford in Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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 | $947 | $11,364 | $37,880 | $18.21/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $953 | $11,436 | $38,120 | $18.33/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,251 | $15,012 | $50,040 | $24.06/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,740 | $20,880 | $69,600 | $33.46/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,099 | $25,188 | $83,960 | $40.37/hr |
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Rent in Jefferson County, WV: common questions
How much is rent going up in Jefferson County, WV in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,376 for a two-bedroom, up 10% from $1,251. A one-bedroom goes from $953 to $1,052, a studio from $947 to $1,045.
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 Jefferson County, WV?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $953 for a one-bedroom and $1,251 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $15,012 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 Jefferson County, WV?
To keep a $1,251 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $24.06 an hour, or $50,040 a year. A one-bedroom at $953 takes $18.33 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Jefferson County, WV?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $947, one bedroom $953, two $1,251, three $1,740 and four $2,099 a month.
Is rent affordable in Jefferson County, WV?
For the typical household, earning $98,806 a year ($8,234 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,251 takes 15.2% 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: ($1,251 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $50,040. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $24.06 an hour.