Hancock County renters looking for the least expensive areas to rent should look for the areas towards the red end of the spectrum on the rent cost map. Those who don't mind paying for high-end and luxury apartments should seek out apartments in the purple and dark green areas.

Hancock County, WV map of rent costs by neighborhood

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On average, the cost of rent in Hancock County is about $749 per month. This puts it in the 45th percentile compared to the state average cost of rent, which is $883. Households in Hancock County have a median income of $4,037 per month so the average renter in Hancock County is spending roughly 19% of their earnings on housing.

Nationally, and in Hancock County, home values are the data point most closely correlated with the cost of rent. The median price of a home in Hancock County is $131,162 right now, which is lower than counties nearby, meaning that rents in Hancock County also tend to be lower versus these nearby counties.

Higher rent prices are common in the southwestern parts of Hancock County while lower rent rates are often available in western areas.

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