HUD Open Data · FY 2026
What is the Fair Market Rent in Clay County, WV?
Last updated: FY2026, effective October 1, 2025
In Clay County, West Virginia, the FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom is $1,036 a month. Rents run from $714 for a studio up to $1,372 for a four-bedroom, with the full breakdown by unit size below. HUD sets these rates each year, and housing authorities use them to set Section 8 voucher payment standards. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, FY2026 Fair Market Rents, effective October 1, 2025.
2-Bedroom FMR in Clay County and Neighbouring Counties
| Unit size | Monthly FMR (FY 2026) |
|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $829 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,036 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,325 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,372 |
How does Clay County compare?
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent ranked against all counties in West Virginia.
Higher rent than 89% of counties in West Virginia · 7th of 55
| # | County | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hampshire County | $1,573 |
| 2 | Jefferson County | $1,251 |
| 3 | Berkeley County | $1,233 |
| … 3 more … | ||
| 7 | Clay County(you are here) | $1,036 |
| … 45 more … | ||
| 31 | Wyoming County | $869 |
| 31 | Boone County | $869 |
| 31 | Braxton County | $869 |
More data for Clay County, West Virginia
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Fair Market Rent in Clay County, WV for 2026?
In Clay County, West Virginia, a two-bedroom has a Fair Market Rent of $1,036 a month for FY2026, and rents range from $714 for a studio to $1,372 for a four-bedroom. The full breakdown by unit size is in the table above. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, FY2026 Fair Market Rents.
What is the 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Clay County, WV?
A two-bedroom in Clay County, West Virginia has a Fair Market Rent of $1,036 a month under HUD's FY2026 figures.
When do Fair Market Rents in Clay County become effective?
FY2026 Fair Market Rents became effective October 1, 2025 and apply through September 30, 2026.
How does HUD calculate Fair Market Rents?
HUD calculates FMRs as the 40th percentile of gross rents paid by recent movers for standard-quality units in a metropolitan area or non-metropolitan county. Data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS).
How do I find Fair Market Rent by ZIP code in Clay County, WV?
Every ZIP code in Clay County has its own Fair Market Rent page — see the "ZIP codes in Clay County" list above. Each ZIP page lists studio through 4-bedroom FMRs for FY2026.
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