West Virginia · HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents · Updated

Rent in Vienna, WV

HUD puts rent for a two-bedroom in Vienna, WV at $928 a month for 2026, and a one-bedroom at $745. Keeping the two-bedroom under 30% of income takes $17.85 an hour full time, or $37,120 a year. The typical household there would spend 18.4% of its income on it. HUD's 2027 figure, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $974 (up 5%).

Rent in Vienna, WV at a glance

2-bedroom rent (HUD)

$928$11,136 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $974 (+5%)
Studio$741$14/hr needed
1 bedroom$745$14/hr needed
Wage a 2-bedroom takes$17.85an hour, 40 hours a week
3 bedrooms$1,194$23/hr needed

How much rent can you afford in Vienna, 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$928Monthly market rent
Share of gross income18.4%Recommended max: 30%
Annual income needed$37,120To meet the 30% standard
Max affordable rent$1,510At 30% of $60,388
0%30% (Affordability standard)100%
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Rent in Vienna, 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 Vienna, WV, fiscal 2026, and the income each needs
SizeA monthA yearIncome neededHourly wage needed
Studio$741$8,892$29,640$14.25/hr
1 bedroom$745$8,940$29,800$14.33/hr
2 bedroomsMost searched$928$11,136$37,120$17.85/hr
3 bedrooms$1,194$14,328$47,760$22.96/hr
4 bedrooms$1,253$15,036$50,120$24.10/hr

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Rent in Vienna, WV: common questions

How much is rent going up in Vienna, WV in 2027?

HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $974 for a two-bedroom, up 5% from $928. A one-bedroom goes from $745 to $798, a studio from $741 to $793.

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 Vienna, WV?

HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $745 for a one-bedroom and $928 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,136 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 Vienna, WV?

To keep a $928 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $17.85 an hour, or $37,120 a year. A one-bedroom at $745 takes $14.33 an hour.

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

At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $741, one bedroom $745, two $928, three $1,194 and four $1,253 a month.

Is rent affordable in Vienna, WV?

For the typical household, earning $60,388 a year ($5,032 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $928 takes 18.4% 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: ($928 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $37,120. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $17.85 an hour.