Rent in Buckhannon, WV
A 2-bedroom in Buckhannon, WV (ZIP 26201) typically rents for about $817 a month, with a range of $817–$993. Owner-occupied homes in Upshur County pay about 0.42% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $745 | $745 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $759 | $759 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $817 | $817–$993 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $977 | $977–$1,271 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,660 | $1,660 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Buckhannon ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Buckhannon, WV?
- About $817 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $817–$993. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Buckhannon, WV?
- About $759 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $759. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Buckhannon, WV?
- About $977 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $977–$1,271. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Buckhannon, WV?
- About $745 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $745. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Buckhannon, WV?
- About $1,660 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,660. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Buckhannon, WV?
- Owner-occupied homes in Upshur County pay a typical 0.42% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Buckhannon rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).