3 income-restricted buildings tracked here, drawn from HUD's LIHTC, Section 8, Section 202, and Section 811 datasets. Map, eligibility tiers, and Fair Market Rent below.
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Estimated metro housing cost (2BR Fair Market Rent + average utilities): $834 rent + $165 utilities = $999/mo. Applies to the metro area, not individual buildings.
Apply directly through this building’s management (Ellis & Ellis, PLLC).
Have or need a Housing Choice Voucher? Find your local public housing authority.
Apply directly through this building’s management (Ellis & Ellis, PLLC).
Restricted to seniors (62+).
Have or need a Housing Choice Voucher? Find your local public housing authority.
Contact the building’s leasing office directly; no voucher is required, but household income limits apply. Find contact details
Have or need a Housing Choice Voucher? Find your local public housing authority.
Each pin is one income-restricted building. Color-coded by program. Click a pin for details.
Residential electricity in West Virginia runs about 15.57¢/kWh, with a typical monthly residential electric bill near $165. Natural gas runs about $20.45/Mcf. Add this to rent when you compare buildings; it can shift total monthly housing cost by 10–20%.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, retail-sales (electricity) and natural gas residential pricing series, 12-month rolling average.
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| Bedrooms | Estimated rent | National median |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $709 | n/a |
| 1 bedroom | $792 | n/a |
| 2 bedroom | $834 | $1,502 |
| 3 bedroom | $1,084 | n/a |
| 4 bedroom | $1,251 | n/a |
These figures are estimated from local U.S. Census median rent, not HUD Fair Market Rent.
Charleston, WV. FY2025. Area median income: $76,800.
| Household size | 30% AMI | 50% AMI | 80% AMI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $16,150 | $26,900 | $43,050 |
| 2 people | $21,150 | $30,750 | $49,200 |
| 3 people | $26,650 | $34,600 | $55,350 |
| 4 people | $32,150 | $38,400 | $61,450 |
| 5 people | $37,650 | $41,500 | $66,400 |
| 6 people | $43,150 | $44,550 | $71,300 |
| 7 people | $47,650 | $47,650 | $76,200 |
| 8 people | $50,700 | $50,700 | $81,150 |
HUD calculates income limits per household size relative to the area’s median family income. Properties may serve renters in any combination of these tiers; eligibility is determined per program.
About this listing. Buildings shown serve income-restricted households across HUD program tiers. We do not show vacancy or pricing for individual units. Always contact the property directly for current availability; many income-restricted buildings maintain waitlists measured in months or years.
See also: Nitro cost-of-living and Fair Market Rent overview
