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Section 8 rent in Putnam County, WV

FY2025 HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents for the Putnam County, WV HUD Metro FMR Area, covering 21 ZIP codes.

$1,084Avg 2BR FMR / mo
$1,193Avg 2BR at 110% Standard
21ZIP 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$740$827$1,180$910
1 Bedroom$750$852$1,190$938
2 Bedrooms$960$1,084$1,560$1,193
3 Bedrooms$1,330$1,470$2,140$1,617
4 Bedrooms$1,520$1,680$2,470$1,849

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$2,168$26,016
Triplex3 × 2BR$3,252$39,024
Fourplex4 × 2BR$4,336$52,032
Fourplex4 × 3BR$5,880$70,560

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

ZIP Code1BR2BR3BR4BR
25560 $1,190 $1,560 $2,140 $2,470
25159 $980 $1,290 $1,770 $2,040
25213 $890 $1,170 $1,600 $1,850
25109 $870 $1,140 $1,570 $1,810
25168 $870 $1,140 $1,560 $1,800
25070 $860 $1,130 $1,550 $1,790
25124 $880 $1,130 $1,500 $1,650
25510 $940 $1,120 $1,470 $1,710
25569 $850 $1,110 $1,520 $1,760
25143 $860 $1,080 $1,420 $1,520
25312 $850 $1,050 $1,350 $1,520
25177 $840 $1,030 $1,330 $1,520
25526 $790 $1,030 $1,410 $1,630
25082 $810 $1,020 $1,370 $1,580
25541 $890 $1,010 $1,330 $1,520

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Putnam County, WV?
For FY2025, the average 2-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent in the Putnam County, WV HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,084 per month, ranging from $960 to $1,560 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 $1,193.
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 Putnam County, WV, 2-bedroom SAFMRs run from $960 to $1,560 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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