Rent in Wood County, WV at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$928$11,136 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $974 (+5%)How much rent can you afford in Wood 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 Wood 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 | $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 Wood County, WV: common questions
How much is rent going up in Wood County, 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 Wood County, 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 Wood County, 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 Wood County, 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 Wood County, WV?
For the typical household, earning $57,810 a year ($4,818 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $928 takes 19.3% 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: ($928 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $37,120. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $17.85 an hour.