Fayetteville, WV Rent Control 2026
Fayetteville has no local rent control. Know the rules before your next rent increase.
Fayetteville does not have rent control. West Virginia does not impose a statewide rent cap. Landlords may raise rent by any amount with 30-day written notice. Retaliatory increases are prohibited.
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Key Takeaways — Fayetteville Rent Control
- Key rule: Local Rules Apply
- Violation risk: owe back-rent to tenants
Rent Control in Fayetteville
Fayetteville landlords must follow West Virginia state law on rent control. Understanding the specific rules, deadlines, and penalties can prevent costly violations.
$915
median 2BR rent
Local Rules Apply
key requirement
Penalty Warning
Violate West Virginia rent control rules in Fayetteville and you could owe back-rent to tenants. At Fayetteville's median rent of $915/month, even a single violation adds up fast.
Fayetteville Rental Market Context
Fayetteville is the 44th-largest city in West Virginia (population 2,804). With a median 2-bedroom rent of $915/month, it falls in the moderate range for West Virginia rental costs — equal to the state median of $915/month.
How Fayetteville Compares in Fayette County
Fayetteville ranks #1 of 9 cities in Fayette County by population. Because rent control rules are often tied to rent amounts, costs vary across the county.
| City | Population | Median Rent | Rent Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville | 2,804 | $915/mo | No local cap |
| Mount Hope | 1,276 | $915/mo | No local cap |
| Ansted | 1,272 | $915/mo | No local cap |
| Montgomery | 1,224 | $915/mo | No local cap |
| Smithers | 709 | $915/mo | No local cap |
| Gauley Bridge | 530 | $915/mo | No local cap |
| Meadow Bridge | 314 | $915/mo | No local cap |
| Pax | 130 | $915/mo | No local cap |
| Thurmond | 2 | $915/mo | No local cap |
Rents based on HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026) for Fayette County, West Virginia. All cities follow West Virginia state law unless a local ordinance applies.
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Rents based on HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026) for Fayette County.
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