Rent by ZIP · Kanawha County
Rent in Charleston, WV 25387
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,160 (+1.8% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $807 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $810 | $790 | +2.5% | $729–891 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $930 | $910 | +2.2% | $837–1,023 | $409 ±$174 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,160 | $1,140 | +1.8% | $1,044–1,276 | $919 ±$248 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,470 | $1,460 | +0.7% | $1,323–1,617 | $1,147 ±$155 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,520 | $1,510 | +0.7% | $1,368–1,672 | – |
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 25387
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25320 | Charleston | $1,040 | $974 |
| 25315 | Charleston | $990 | $835 |
| 25314 | Charleston | $1,230 | $1,034 |
| 25313 | Charleston | $1,050 | $1,061 |
| 25312 | Charleston | $1,020 | – |
| 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.