Rent by ZIP · Raleigh County
Rent in Lester, WV 25865
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $940 (0% 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 | $730 | $710 | +2.8% | $657–803 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $740 | $720 | +2.8% | $666–814 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $940 | $940 | 0% | $846–1,034 | $604 ±$235 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,320 | $1,310 | +0.8% | $1,188–1,452 | $1,110 ±$50 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,380 | $1,370 | +0.7% | $1,242–1,518 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Raleigh County, 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 Raleigh County, WV HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $972.
What renters pay in 25865
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25866 | Lochgelly | $1,010 | – |
| 25862 | Lansing | $960 | – |
| 25871 | Mabscott | $1,000 | $1,208 |
| 25873 | Mac Arthur | $980 | – |
| 25855 | Hilltop | $960 | – |
| 25875 | Mc Graws | $940 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Raleigh 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.