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Section 8 rent in Charleston, WV

FY2025 HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents for the Charleston, WV HUD Metro FMR Area, covering 92 ZIP codes.

$1,024Avg 2BR FMR / mo
$1,127Avg 2BR at 110% Standard
92ZIP Codes

Fair market rent by bedroom count

Base SAFMR across all ZIP codes in this market. Housing authorities may set payment standards between 90% and 110% of these rates.

BedroomsLowest ZIPAverageHighest ZIPAvg 110% Standard
Studio$620$710$990$781
1 Bedroom$740$831$1,170$915
2 Bedrooms$900$1,024$1,440$1,127
3 Bedrooms$1,170$1,324$1,850$1,457
4 Bedrooms$1,200$1,384$2,040$1,523

Small multifamily Section 8 income

Estimated gross monthly and annual rent for 2-to-4 unit properties, assuming every unit is rented to Section 8 at this market's average fair market rent. Small multifamily is a favorite for long-term buy-and-hold investors stacking stable voucher income across multiple doors.

Property TypeUnit MixGross Monthly RentGross Annual Rent
Duplex2 × 2BR$2,048$24,576
Triplex3 × 2BR$3,072$36,864
Fourplex4 × 2BR$4,096$49,152
Fourplex4 × 3BR$5,296$63,552

Gross scheduled rent before vacancy, maintenance and management. Run any West Virginia multifamily listing through RealG to model it against real operating costs, or try the rental property calculator.

Highest-paying ZIP codes

Top 15 of 92 ZIP codes in this market, ranked by 2-bedroom SAFMR.

ZIP Code1BR2BR3BR4BR
25306 $1,170 $1,440 $1,850 $1,910
25159 $980 $1,290 $1,770 $2,040
25201 $1,050 $1,290 $1,660 $1,710
25314 $1,000 $1,230 $1,580 $1,630
25304 $960 $1,180 $1,520 $1,560
25025 $950 $1,170 $1,510 $1,560
25124 $880 $1,130 $1,500 $1,650
25064 $910 $1,120 $1,440 $1,480
25112 $910 $1,120 $1,440 $1,480
25387 $910 $1,120 $1,440 $1,480
25303 $880 $1,090 $1,400 $1,450
25143 $860 $1,080 $1,420 $1,520
25035 $860 $1,060 $1,360 $1,410
25054 $860 $1,060 $1,360 $1,410
25061 $860 $1,060 $1,360 $1,410

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30-year fixed. Taxes and insurance estimated at 1.5% and 0.5% of price per year. Before vacancy, maintenance and management. For a full itemized analysis, run this market in RealG.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Charleston, WV?
For FY2025, the average 2-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent in the Charleston, WV HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,024 per month, ranging from $900 to $1,440 depending on ZIP code. Local housing authorities may set payment standards between 90% and 110% of these rates, so the average 2-bedroom payment standard can reach $1,127.
What is a Small Area Fair Market Rent (SAFMR)?
SAFMRs are fair market rents that HUD publishes at the ZIP code level instead of one rate for a whole metro area. They reflect what modest rental housing actually costs in each ZIP, which means higher payment standards in more expensive neighborhoods. Housing choice voucher payments in this market are based on these rates.
Why do rents vary so much between ZIP codes here?
In Charleston, WV, 2-bedroom SAFMRs run from $900 to $1,440 per month. HUD sets each ZIP's rate from local rent data, so neighborhoods with stronger rental markets get higher voucher payment standards. For investors, the spread matters: the same house price can produce very different Section 8 rents a few ZIP codes apart.
How do I find Section 8 investment properties in West Virginia?
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