Rent in Marion County, WV at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,007$12,084 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,071 (+6.4%)How much rent can you afford in Marion 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 Marion 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 | $742 | $8,904 | $29,680 | $14.27/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $838 | $10,056 | $33,520 | $16.12/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,007 | $12,084 | $40,280 | $19.37/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,235 | $14,820 | $49,400 | $23.75/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,624 | $19,488 | $64,960 | $31.23/hr |
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Rent in Marion County, WV: common questions
How much is rent going up in Marion County, WV in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,071 for a two-bedroom, up 6.4% from $1,007. A one-bedroom goes from $838 to $880, a studio from $742 to $782.
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 Marion County, WV?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $838 for a one-bedroom and $1,007 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,084 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 Marion County, WV?
To keep a $1,007 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $19.37 an hour, or $40,280 a year. A one-bedroom at $838 takes $16.12 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Marion County, WV?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $742, one bedroom $838, two $1,007, three $1,235 and four $1,624 a month.
Is rent affordable in Marion County, WV?
For the typical household, earning $67,370 a year ($5,614 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,007 takes 17.9% 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: ($1,007 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $40,280. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $19.37 an hour.