West Virginia · HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents · Updated

Rent in Pleasants County, WV

HUD puts rent for a two-bedroom in Pleasants County, WV at $869 a month for 2026, and a one-bedroom at $662. Keeping the two-bedroom under 30% of income takes $16.71 an hour full time, or $34,760 a year. The typical household there would spend 17.1% of its income on it. HUD's 2027 figure, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $944 (up 8.6%).

Rent in Pleasants County, WV at a glance

2-bedroom rent (HUD)

$869$10,428 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $944 (+8.6%)
Studio$658$13/hr needed
1 bedroom$662$13/hr needed
Wage a 2-bedroom takes$16.71an hour, 40 hours a week
3 bedrooms$1,173$23/hr needed

How much rent can you afford in Pleasants County, WV?

HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.

Affordable (< 30% of income)
HUD Fair Market Rent$869Monthly market rent
Share of gross income17.1%Recommended max: 30%
Annual income needed$34,760To meet the 30% standard
Max affordable rent$1,523At 30% of $60,932
0%30% (Affordability standard)100%
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Rent in Pleasants 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.

HUD Fair Market Rent in Pleasants County, WV, fiscal 2026, and the income each needs
SizeA monthA yearIncome neededHourly wage needed
Studio$658$7,896$26,320$12.65/hr
1 bedroom$662$7,944$26,480$12.73/hr
2 bedroomsMost searched$869$10,428$34,760$16.71/hr
3 bedrooms$1,173$14,076$46,920$22.56/hr
4 bedrooms$1,177$14,124$47,080$22.63/hr

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Rent in Pleasants County, WV: common questions

How much is rent going up in Pleasants County, WV in 2027?

HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $944 for a two-bedroom, up 8.6% from $869. A one-bedroom goes from $662 to $722, a studio from $658 to $708.

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 Pleasants County, WV?

HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $662 for a one-bedroom and $869 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $10,428 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 Pleasants County, WV?

To keep a $869 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $16.71 an hour, or $34,760 a year. A one-bedroom at $662 takes $12.73 an hour.

How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Pleasants County, WV?

At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $658, one bedroom $662, two $869, three $1,173 and four $1,177 a month.

Is rent affordable in Pleasants County, WV?

For the typical household, earning $60,932 a year ($5,078 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $869 takes 17.1% 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: ($869 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $34,760. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $16.71 an hour.