Rent by ZIP · Monongalia County
Rent in Morgantown, WV 26501
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,120 (+4.7% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $978 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $860 | $850 | +1.2% | $774–946 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $880 | $850 | +3.5% | $792–968 | $808 ±$135 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,120 | $1,070 | +4.7% | $1,008–1,232 | $1,016 ±$82 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,380 | $1,280 | +7.8% | $1,242–1,518 | $1,183 ±$137 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,670 | $1,610 | +3.7% | $1,503–1,837 | $1,534 ±$958 |
Small Area FMRs for the Morgantown, WV MSA. 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 26501
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26505 | Morgantown | $1,210 | $1,083 |
| 26508 | Morgantown | $1,220 | $1,073 |
| 26519 | Albright | $1,050 | $863 |
| 26521 | Blacksville | $1,160 | – |
| 26525 | Bruceton Mills | $990 | $840 |
| 26534 | Granville | $1,150 | $768 |
Fair Market Rents across Monongalia 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.