Average Rent in Berkeley, WV

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Current Versus Historical Berkeley, WV Rents

Berkeley rentals average $1,000 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,250 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,900, or roughly $14 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $1,112 (150.72%) year-over-year from $738 to $1,850. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $142 (-10.97%) year-over-year from $1,292 to $1,150. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $26 (1.88%) year-over-year from $1,374 to $1,400. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $30 (1.58%) year-over-year from $1,900 to $1,930. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $92 (3.97%) year-over-year from $2,308 to $2,400. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.
Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 13.27% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 13.11% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 22.74% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.94% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.69% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Sep 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR $20.80 $1,150 $1,292 (-10.97%) $948 (21.27%)
2 BR $16.50 $1,400 $1,374 (1.88%) $1,244 (12.53%)
3 BR $13.78 $1,930 $1,900 (1.58%) $1,717 (12.43%)
4+ BR $12.19 $2,400 $2,308 (3.97%) $2,029 (18.28%)

Historical Rents in Berkeley, WV

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Top Cities Near Berkeley

There are a total of 14 cities nearby Berkeley. The average rent in Berkeley is currently $2,985 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Hagerstown, MD, with an average rent of $1,388, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Berkeley, WV is Brambleton, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,600 per month.

Let's compare Berkeley, WV's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 78.50% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Berkeley, WV are about 97.39% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 63.09% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 14 total cities near Berkeley, WV in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Hagerstown, MD $1,125 $1,038 $1,338 $1,388
Winchester, VA $1,650 $1,350 $1,550 $1,750
Frederick, MD N/A $1,498 $2,000 $2,600
Ballenger Creek, MD N/A N/A $2,200 $2,650
McNair, VA N/A $1,885 $2,500 $2,995
Leesburg, VA $1,600 $1,798 $2,125 $3,000
Ashburn, VA N/A $1,795 $2,650 $3,100
Chantilly, VA N/A $1,695 $2,595 $3,250
South Riding, VA N/A $1,400 N/A $3,400
Brambleton, VA N/A $1,775 $2,795 $3,600

Top Neighborhoods Near Berkeley



Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All

Top Counties Near Berkeley

There are a total of 7 counties located by Berkeley, WV. Some of these counties include Washington, MD, Winchester, VA, and Shenandoah, VA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,995. That's roughly around $16 per sqft. A total of 3 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Washington, MD. Its average rent per month is $1,695. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,300, Loudoun, VA is the most expensive county by Berkeley, WV.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Berkeley, WV is 35.00% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Berkeley, WV is 28.26% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Washington, MD $1,125 $1,075 $1,375 $1,695
Winchester, VA $1,650 $1,350 $1,550 $1,750
Shenandoah, VA N/A $1,100 $1,700 $1,750
Frederick, VA $1,800 $1,350 $1,600 $1,995
Jefferson, WV N/A $1,173 $1,500 $2,100
Frederick, MD $995 $1,473 $2,000 $2,750
Loudoun, VA $1,425 $1,900 $2,600 $3,300

Top Zipcodes Near Berkeley

There are a total of 13 zipcodes in or near Berkeley, WV. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,950. A total of 2 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 21740, Washington County, MD at $1,648 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,450 per month is 20148, Brambleton, VA.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Berkeley, WV is $1,885 per month. Or in other words, $29 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,450 per month. Which comes out to $25 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Berkeley, WV. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
22601, Winchester, VA $1,650 $1,350 $1,575 $1,750
20148, Brambleton, VA N/A $1,950 $2,797 $3,450
20147, Ashburn, VA N/A $1,795 $2,650 $3,150
21740, Washington County, MD $1,125 $900 $1,400 $1,648
21703, Frederick County, MD N/A N/A $2,684 $2,650
21701, Frederick County, MD N/A $1,495 $2,000 $2,673
20171, Franklin Farm, VA N/A $1,885 $2,500 $3,100
22030, Fairfax County, VA $2,013 $2,112 $2,514 $3,100
22033, Fair Oaks, VA N/A $2,100 $2,450 $3,150
20176, Loudoun County, VA $1,600 $2,300 $2,450 $3,300

Frequently Asked Questions - Berkeley Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Berkeley, WV?
The average monthly rental price for Berkeley, WV apartments for rent is approximately $1,900. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Berkeley, WV rent prices drop in winter?
Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Berkeley, WV.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Berkeley, WV?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,000 and an average price per square feet of $20.80. There are a total of 5 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Berkeley.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Berkeley, WV?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,248 and an average price per square feet of $16.50. There are a total of 18 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Berkeley.
How have rent prices in Berkeley, WV changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Berkeley, WV can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 1.51%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.11%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Berkeley, WV?
A reasonable rent price in Berkeley, WV is around $1,520/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.