Rent by ZIP · Preston County
Rent in Masontown, WV 26542
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,490 (+46.1% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $883 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,140 | $810 | +40.7% | $1,026–1,254 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,180 | $810 | +45.7% | $1,062–1,298 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,490 | $1,020 | +46.1% | $1,341–1,639 | $857 ±$14 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,830 | $1,230 | +48.8% | $1,647–2,013 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,220 | $1,630 | +36.2% | $1,998–2,442 | – |
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 26542
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26541 | Maidsville | $1,170 | – |
| 26546 | Pursglove | $1,120 | – |
| 26537 | Kingwood | $990 | $666 |
| 26547 | Reedsville | $990 | – |
| 26534 | Granville | $1,150 | $768 |
| 26554 | Fairmont | $1,150 | $1,040 |
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.