Rent in Mercer County, WV at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$896$10,752 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $946 (+5.6%)How much rent can you afford in Mercer 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 Mercer 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 | $618 | $7,416 | $24,720 | $11.88/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $717 | $8,604 | $28,680 | $13.79/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $896 | $10,752 | $35,840 | $17.23/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,206 | $14,472 | $48,240 | $23.19/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,258 | $15,096 | $50,320 | $24.19/hr |
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Rent in Mercer County, WV: common questions
How much is rent going up in Mercer County, WV in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $946 for a two-bedroom, up 5.6% from $896. A one-bedroom goes from $717 to $746, a studio from $618 to $659.
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 Mercer County, WV?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $717 for a one-bedroom and $896 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $10,752 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 Mercer County, WV?
To keep a $896 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $17.23 an hour, or $35,840 a year. A one-bedroom at $717 takes $13.79 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Mercer County, WV?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $618, one bedroom $717, two $896, three $1,206 and four $1,258 a month.
Is rent affordable in Mercer County, WV?
For the typical household, earning $53,210 a year ($4,434 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $896 takes 20.2% 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: ($896 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $35,840. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $17.23 an hour.