Rent in Smithville, WV
A 2-bedroom in Smithville, WV (ZIP 26178) typically rents for about $944 a month, with a range of $944. There are no ZIP-level rent figures here, so these use the HUD Fair Market Rent for Ritchie County. Owner-occupied homes in Ritchie County pay about 0.66% 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 | $708 | $708 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $722 | $722 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $944 | $944 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,170 | $1,170 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,379 | $1,379 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Smithville ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Smithville, WV?
- About $944 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $944. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Smithville, WV?
- About $722 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $722. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Smithville, WV?
- About $1,170 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,170. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Smithville, WV?
- About $708 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $708. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Smithville, WV?
- About $1,379 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,379. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Smithville, WV?
- Owner-occupied homes in Ritchie County pay a typical 0.66% 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 Smithville rent figures come from?
- HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).