Rent by ZIP · Preston County
Rent in Independence, WV 26374
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,220 (+9.9% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $634 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $930 | $860 | +8.1% | $837–1,023 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $970 | $880 | +10.2% | $873–1,067 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,220 | $1,110 | +9.9% | $1,098–1,342 | $634 ±$203 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,520 | $1,360 | +11.8% | $1,368–1,672 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,800 | $1,630 | +10.4% | $1,620–1,980 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Morgantown, WV MSA. 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 Morgantown, WV MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,143.
What renters pay in 26374
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26372 | Horner | $960 | – |
| 26376 | Ireland | $940 | – |
| 26377 | Jacksonburg | $940 | – |
| 26378 | Jane Lew | $940 | $708 |
| 26369 | Hepzibah | $1,010 | – |
| 26384 | Linn | $940 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Preston 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.