Rent in Mingo County, WV at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$898$10,776 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $961 (+7%)How much rent can you afford in Mingo 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 Mingo 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 | $689 | $8,268 | $27,560 | $13.25/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $696 | $8,352 | $27,840 | $13.38/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $898 | $10,776 | $35,920 | $17.27/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,077 | $12,924 | $43,080 | $20.71/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,288 | $15,456 | $51,520 | $24.77/hr |
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Rent in Mingo County, WV: common questions
How much is rent going up in Mingo County, WV in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $961 for a two-bedroom, up 7% from $898. A one-bedroom goes from $696 to $745, a studio from $689 to $721.
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 Mingo County, WV?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $696 for a one-bedroom and $898 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $10,776 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 Mingo County, WV?
To keep a $898 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $17.27 an hour, or $35,920 a year. A one-bedroom at $696 takes $13.38 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Mingo County, WV?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $689, one bedroom $696, two $898, three $1,077 and four $1,288 a month.
Is rent affordable in Mingo County, WV?
For the typical household, earning $38,119 a year ($3,177 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $898 takes 28.3% 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: ($898 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $35,920. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $17.27 an hour.