Rent by ZIP · Kanawha County
Rent in Charleston, WV 25304
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,150 (-0.9% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,025 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $800 | $800 | 0% | $720–880 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $930 | $930 | 0% | $837–1,023 | $736 ±$166 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,150 | $1,160 | -0.9% | $1,035–1,265 | $973 ±$125 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,450 | $1,480 | -2% | $1,305–1,595 | $1,217 ±$471 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,510 | $1,540 | -1.9% | $1,359–1,661 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Charleston, WV HUD Metro FMR Area. 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 Charleston, WV HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $1,048.
What renters pay in 25304
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25303 | South Charleston | $1,160 | $993 |
| 25302 | Charleston | $1,050 | $1,055 |
| 25306 | Charleston | $1,450 | $1,413 |
| 25301 | Charleston | $940 | $1,073 |
| 25309 | South Charleston | $940 | $894 |
| 25311 | Charleston | $1,070 | $892 |
Fair Market Rents across Kanawha 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.