Rent by ZIP · Ritchie County
Rent in Petroleum, WV 26161
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $940 (+8% vs FY2026).
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $720 | $700 | +2.9% | $648–792 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $730 | $700 | +4.3% | $657–803 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $940 | $870 | +8% | $846–1,034 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,170 | $1,130 | +3.5% | $1,053–1,287 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,360 | $1,180 | +15.3% | $1,224–1,496 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Ritchie County, WV. This ZIP code is in more than one HUD area; figures are for the main one. 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 Ritchie County, WV, 2 bedrooms: $944.
The Census doesn't publish reliable rent figures for this ZIP code, usually because few homes here are rented.
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26160 | Palestine | $940 | – |
| 26159 | Paden City | $950 | $708 |
| 26164 | Ravenswood | $1,080 | $940 |
| 26155 | New Martinsville | $1,000 | $678 |
| 26167 | Reader | $970 | – |
| 26169 | Rockport | $990 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Ritchie 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.