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Section 8 rent in Summers County, WV

FY2025 HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents for the Summers County, WV, covering 20 ZIP codes.

$860Avg 2BR FMR / mo
$946Avg 2BR at 110% Standard
20ZIP 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$655$710$720
1 Bedroom$660$695$750$764
2 Bedrooms$850$860$940$946
3 Bedrooms$1,090$1,149$1,290$1,263
4 Bedrooms$1,130$1,251$1,400$1,376

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$1,720$20,640
Triplex3 × 2BR$2,580$30,960
Fourplex4 × 2BR$3,440$41,280
Fourplex4 × 3BR$4,596$55,152

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

ZIP Code1BR2BR3BR4BR
25825 $710 $940 $1,280 $1,390
25989 $720 $940 $1,290 $1,400
25977 $670 $870 $1,170 $1,330
24910 $690 $850 $1,120 $1,160
24918 $750 $850 $1,090 $1,270
24935 $690 $850 $1,130 $1,130
24943 $680 $850 $1,120 $1,210
24962 $690 $850 $1,120 $1,160
24963 $750 $850 $1,090 $1,270
24981 $690 $850 $1,130 $1,150
24985 $720 $850 $1,110 $1,210
25841 $680 $850 $1,180 $1,290
25951 $690 $850 $1,180 $1,280
25966 $670 $850 $1,130 $1,240
25969 $690 $850 $1,180 $1,290

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Summers County, WV?
For FY2025, the average 2-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent in the Summers County, WV is $860 per month, ranging from $850 to $940 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 $946.
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 Summers County, WV, 2-bedroom SAFMRs run from $850 to $940 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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