Rent in Taylor County, WV at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$953$11,436 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,020 (+7%)How much rent can you afford in Taylor 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 Taylor 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 | $657 | $7,884 | $26,280 | $12.63/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $774 | $9,288 | $30,960 | $14.88/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $953 | $11,436 | $38,120 | $18.33/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,286 | $15,432 | $51,440 | $24.73/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,291 | $15,492 | $51,640 | $24.83/hr |
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Rent in Taylor County, WV: common questions
How much is rent going up in Taylor County, WV in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,020 for a two-bedroom, up 7% from $953. A one-bedroom goes from $774 to $823, a studio from $657 to $710.
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 Taylor County, WV?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $774 for a one-bedroom and $953 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,436 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 Taylor County, WV?
To keep a $953 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $18.33 an hour, or $38,120 a year. A one-bedroom at $774 takes $14.88 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Taylor County, WV?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $657, one bedroom $774, two $953, three $1,286 and four $1,291 a month.
Is rent affordable in Taylor County, WV?
For the typical household, earning $57,795 a year ($4,816 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $953 takes 19.8% 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: ($953 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $38,120. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $18.33 an hour.