Rent by ZIP · Mercer County
Rent in Athens, WV 24712
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,040 (+9.5% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $975 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $720 | $650 | +10.8% | $648–792 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $820 | $760 | +7.9% | $738–902 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,040 | $950 | +9.5% | $936–1,144 | $939 ±$39 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,370 | $1,280 | +7% | $1,233–1,507 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,470 | $1,330 | +10.5% | $1,323–1,617 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Mercer County, WV. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Mercer County, WV, 2 bedrooms: $946.
What renters pay in 24712
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24715 | Bramwell | $970 | – |
| 24716 | Bud | $940 | – |
| 24701 | Bluefield | $940 | $814 |
| 24724 | Freeman | $940 | – |
| 24731 | Kegley | $950 | – |
| 24736 | Matoaka | $940 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Mercer County, WV · All WV counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.