Metro FMR area · OH, WV · HUD FY 2027
Wheeling, WV-OH Fair Market Rent
HUD’s FY 2027 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in the Wheeling, WV-OH area is $1,009 a month, 3% below the West Virginia average and 43% below the U.S. average of $1,761. ZIP-level Small Area FMRs for its 49 ZIP codes range from $1,000 to $1,330.
- $1,0092-bedroom FMR+$18 (+1.8%) vs FY 2026
- $8221-bedroom FMRU.S.: $1,478
- $40,360Income for a 2-bedroomat 30% of income
- 136,920Residents3 counties
| Unit | Wheeling, WV-OH FY 2027 | FY 2026 | Change | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg | Income needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $703 | $683 | +$20 (+2.9%) | $781 | $1,379 | $28,120 |
| 1 bedroom | $822 | $816 | +$6 (+0.7%) | $840 | $1,478 | $32,880 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,009 | $991 | +$18 (+1.8%) | $1,039 | $1,761 | $40,360 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,300 | $1,277 | +$23 (+1.8%) | $1,346 | $2,266 | $52,000 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,436 | $1,413 | +$23 (+1.6%) | $1,522 | $2,607 | $57,440 |
Counties in this FMR area
| County | Residents in area |
|---|---|
| Belmont County, OH | 65,473 |
| Marshall County, WV | 29,865 |
| Ohio County, WV | 41,582 |
Small Area FMRs by ZIP code
Small Area FMRs apply to Housing Choice Vouchers where HUD requires them or the housing authority opts in; otherwise the metro FMR above applies. The median ZIP’s 2-bedroom SAFMR is $1,040.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR | 2BR vs FY 2026 | 2BR vs area FMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26003 | $770 | $900 | $1,100 | $1,420 | $1,570 | +$30 (+2.8%) | 9% above |
| 26031 | $700 | $820 | $1,000 | $1,290 | $1,430 | +$30 (+3.1%) | 1% below |
| 26032 | $760 | $770 | $1,000 | $1,290 | $1,500 | no change | 1% below |
| 26033 | $770 | $850 | $1,040 | $1,330 | $1,430 | −$40 (−3.7%) | 3% above |
| 26036 | $860 | $960 | $1,180 | $1,510 | $1,660 | +$30 (+2.6%) | 17% above |
| 26038 | $730 | $860 | $1,050 | $1,350 | $1,490 | −$10 (−0.9%) | 4% above |
| 26039 | $730 | $850 | $1,030 | $1,330 | $1,460 | +$10 (+1.0%) | 2% above |
| 26040 | $700 | $820 | $1,000 | $1,290 | $1,430 | +$30 (+3.1%) | 1% below |
| 26041 | $720 | $850 | $1,040 | $1,340 | $1,480 | +$30 (+3.0%) | 3% above |
| 26055 | $740 | $830 | $1,010 | $1,320 | $1,390 | +$30 (+3.1%) | about the same as |
| 26059 | $740 | $860 | $1,060 | $1,370 | $1,510 | −$70 (−6.2%) | 5% above |
| 26060 | $810 | $940 | $1,160 | $1,490 | $1,650 | +$120 (+11.5%) | 15% above |
| 26070 | $770 | $770 | $1,000 | $1,290 | $1,510 | +$30 (+3.1%) | 1% below |
| 26074 | $810 | $970 | $1,170 | $1,500 | $1,690 | −$120 (−9.3%) | 16% above |
| 26155 | $750 | $840 | $1,000 | $1,310 | $1,360 | +$30 (+3.1%) | 1% below |
| 43713 | $700 | $820 | $1,000 | $1,290 | $1,430 | +$30 (+3.1%) | 1% below |
| 43716 | $780 | $810 | $1,050 | $1,370 | $1,400 | +$50 (+5.0%) | 4% above |
| 43718 | $930 | $1,080 | $1,330 | $1,710 | $1,890 | +$100 (+8.1%) | 32% above |
| 43719 | $700 | $820 | $1,000 | $1,290 | $1,430 | +$30 (+3.1%) | 1% below |
| 43747 | $730 | $790 | $1,000 | $1,300 | $1,370 | +$20 (+2.0%) | 1% below |
| 43759 | $780 | $910 | $1,120 | $1,440 | $1,590 | +$50 (+4.7%) | 11% above |
| 43773 | $830 | $840 | $1,090 | $1,450 | $1,670 | +$30 (+2.8%) | 8% above |
| 43901 | $890 | $920 | $1,180 | $1,530 | $1,730 | +$80 (+7.3%) | 17% above |
| 43902 | $820 | $890 | $1,130 | $1,460 | $1,540 | +$70 (+6.6%) | 12% above |
| 43905 | $740 | $870 | $1,070 | $1,380 | $1,530 | +$20 (+1.9%) | 6% above |
| 43906 | $700 | $820 | $1,000 | $1,290 | $1,430 | +$30 (+3.1%) | 1% below |
| 43909 | $710 | $830 | $1,010 | $1,300 | $1,440 | +$30 (+3.1%) | about the same as |
| 43912 | $700 | $820 | $1,000 | $1,290 | $1,430 | +$30 (+3.1%) | 1% below |
| 43916 | $700 | $820 | $1,000 | $1,290 | $1,430 | +$30 (+3.1%) | 1% below |
| 43917 | $760 | $790 | $1,010 | $1,300 | $1,510 | +$30 (+3.1%) | about the same as |
| 43927 | $700 | $820 | $1,000 | $1,290 | $1,430 | +$30 (+3.1%) | 1% below |
| 43928 | $800 | $940 | $1,160 | $1,490 | $1,650 | +$40 (+3.6%) | 15% above |
| 43933 | $770 | $900 | $1,100 | $1,420 | $1,570 | +$50 (+4.8%) | 9% above |
| 43934 | $700 | $820 | $1,000 | $1,290 | $1,430 | +$30 (+3.1%) | 1% below |
| 43935 | $700 | $820 | $1,000 | $1,290 | $1,430 | +$30 (+3.1%) | 1% below |
| 43937 | $700 | $820 | $1,000 | $1,290 | $1,430 | +$30 (+3.1%) | 1% below |
| 43940 | $700 | $820 | $1,000 | $1,290 | $1,430 | +$30 (+3.1%) | 1% below |
| 43942 | $700 | $810 | $1,000 | $1,290 | $1,420 | +$30 (+3.1%) | 1% below |
| 43943 | $770 | $770 | $1,000 | $1,290 | $1,510 | +$30 (+3.1%) | 1% below |
| 43947 | $700 | $820 | $1,000 | $1,290 | $1,430 | +$30 (+3.1%) | 1% below |
| 43950 | $770 | $900 | $1,110 | $1,430 | $1,580 | +$20 (+1.8%) | 10% above |
| 43951 | $790 | $920 | $1,140 | $1,470 | $1,620 | +$10 (+0.9%) | 13% above |
| 43967 | $870 | $1,010 | $1,250 | $1,610 | $1,770 | +$70 (+5.9%) | 24% above |
| 43971 | $740 | $790 | $1,000 | $1,290 | $1,470 | +$30 (+3.1%) | 1% below |
| 43972 | $770 | $900 | $1,110 | $1,430 | $1,580 | +$20 (+1.8%) | 10% above |
| 43973 | $810 | $820 | $1,070 | $1,430 | $1,530 | +$40 (+3.9%) | 6% above |
| 43977 | $820 | $950 | $1,170 | $1,510 | $1,670 | no change | 16% above |
| 43983 | $790 | $880 | $1,100 | $1,440 | $1,570 | +$20 (+1.9%) | 9% above |
| 43985 | $820 | $950 | $1,170 | $1,510 | $1,670 | no change | 16% above |
Sources
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, HUD User Fair Market Rents: FY 2027 FMRs (file dated August 26, 2026) and FY 2026 FMRs (file dated April 21, 2026).
- HUD User Small Area Fair Market Rents: FY 2027 SAFMRs (file dated August 31, 2026) and FY 2026 SAFMRs (file dated April 21, 2026).
Fair Market Rents are HUD’s estimate of gross rent (rent plus utilities) for a modest unit, set at the 40th percentile of recent-mover rents. FY 2027 is HUD’s fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026. Housing authorities set voucher payment standards from these figures; check yours.