Updated February 2026
BAH Rates in West Virginia 2026
There are 4 military housing areas in West Virginia. In 2026, BAH rates for an E-5 with dependents range from $1,404/month in Charleston to $2,058/month in Eastern Panhandle. Rates are set annually by the Department of Defense based on local rental market surveys.
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Highest E-5 w/Dep
$2,058
Eastern Panhandle
Lowest E-5 w/Dep
$1,404
Charleston
Housing Areas
4
MHAs in WV
| Location | E-5 w/Dep | E-5 w/o Dep | O-3 w/Dep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | $1,404 | $1,149 | $1,860 |
| Eastern Panhandle | $2,058 | $1,677 | $2,478 |
| Huntington | $1,533 | $1,188 | $1,917 |
| Morgantown | $1,641 | $1,230 | $2,031 |
How West Virginia BAH compares
West Virginia's 4 military housing areas average $1,659/mo for an E-5 with dependents — 27.5% below the national MHA average of $2,289. The spread inside the state is real money: Eastern Panhandle, WV tops the table at $2,058/mo while Charleston, WV sits at $1,404/mo — a $654 monthly difference for the same rank and dependency status.
Computed from the official 2026 BAH rate file. Benchmark: E-5 with dependents across 299 market-priced MHAs nationwide.