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Section 8 rent in Fayette County, WV

FY2025 HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents for the Fayette County, WV HUD Metro FMR Area, covering 47 ZIP codes.

$921Avg 2BR FMR / mo
$1,013Avg 2BR at 110% Standard
47ZIP 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$580$643$830$708
1 Bedroom$650$710$850$781
2 Bedrooms$850$921$1,120$1,013
3 Bedrooms$1,120$1,228$1,500$1,351
4 Bedrooms$1,340$1,500$1,880$1,650

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$1,842$22,104
Triplex3 × 2BR$2,763$33,156
Fourplex4 × 2BR$3,684$44,208
Fourplex4 × 3BR$4,912$58,944

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 47 ZIP codes in this market, ranked by 2-bedroom SAFMR.

ZIP Code1BR2BR3BR4BR
25854 $850 $1,120 $1,490 $1,880
25907 $840 $1,100 $1,500 $1,640
25880 $830 $1,090 $1,490 $1,690
25840 $820 $1,070 $1,420 $1,800
25031 $800 $1,050 $1,400 $1,760
25083 $790 $1,000 $1,300 $1,430
25837 $770 $990 $1,320 $1,660
25862 $770 $990 $1,320 $1,670
25846 $750 $980 $1,330 $1,590
25036 $770 $970 $1,270 $1,440
25879 $740 $970 $1,290 $1,630
25936 $740 $970 $1,290 $1,630
25801 $730 $960 $1,320 $1,430
25866 $740 $960 $1,280 $1,610
26680 $740 $940 $1,260 $1,340

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Fayette County, WV?
For FY2025, the average 2-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent in the Fayette County, WV HUD Metro FMR Area is $921 per month, ranging from $850 to $1,120 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 $1,013.
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 Fayette County, WV, 2-bedroom SAFMRs run from $850 to $1,120 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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