Rent by ZIP · Monongalia County
Rent in Morgantown, WV 26508
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,220 (+4.3% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,011 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $940 | $930 | +1.1% | $846–1,034 | $842 ±$249 |
| 1 bedroom | $960 | $930 | +3.2% | $864–1,056 | $835 ±$43 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,220 | $1,170 | +4.3% | $1,098–1,342 | $1,073 ±$95 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,500 | $1,400 | +7.1% | $1,350–1,650 | $1,323 ±$193 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,820 | $1,760 | +3.4% | $1,638–2,002 | $1,443 ±$921 |
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 26508
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 |
| 26501 | Morgantown | $1,120 | $1,016 |
| 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.