Rent in Morgantown, WV at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,099$13,188 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,143 (+4%)How much rent can you afford in Morgantown, WV?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Morgantown, 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 | $871 | $10,452 | $34,840 | $16.75/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $877 | $10,524 | $35,080 | $16.87/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,099 | $13,188 | $43,960 | $21.13/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,318 | $15,816 | $52,720 | $25.35/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,657 | $19,884 | $66,280 | $31.87/hr |
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Rent in Morgantown, WV: common questions
How much is rent going up in Morgantown, WV in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,143 for a two-bedroom, up 4% from $1,099. A one-bedroom goes from $877 to $902, a studio from $871 to $876.
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 Morgantown, WV?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $877 for a one-bedroom and $1,099 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,188 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 Morgantown, WV?
To keep a $1,099 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $21.13 an hour, or $43,960 a year. A one-bedroom at $877 takes $16.87 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Morgantown, WV?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $871, one bedroom $877, two $1,099, three $1,318 and four $1,657 a month.
Is rent affordable in Morgantown, WV?
For the typical household, earning $44,727 a year ($3,727 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,099 takes 29.5% 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: ($1,099 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $43,960. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $21.13 an hour.