Rent in Fairmont, WV
Across Fairmont's 2 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,056 a month, with figures from $1,040–$1,071. The highest typical rent is in 26555 ($1,071) and the lowest in 26554 ($1,040). 1 ZIP has ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 1 uses the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Marion County pay about 0.59% 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 | $778 | $773–$782 | 2 |
| 1 bed | $816 | $752–$880 | 2 |
| 2 beds | $1,056 | $1,040–$1,071 | 2 |
| 3 beds | $1,220 | $1,109–$1,331 | 2 |
| 4 beds | $1,728 | $1,665–$1,790 | 2 |
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).
Fairmont ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Fairmont, WV?
- About $1,056 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,040–$1,071. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Fairmont, WV?
- About $816 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $752–$880. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Fairmont, WV?
- About $1,220 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,109–$1,331. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Fairmont, WV?
- About $778 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $773–$782. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Fairmont, WV?
- About $1,728 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,665–$1,790. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Fairmont ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 26555 has the highest typical rent at $1,071 a month, and 26554 the lowest at $1,040.
- What is the property tax rate in Fairmont, WV?
- Owner-occupied homes in Marion County pay a typical 0.59% 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 Fairmont rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).