Average Rent in West Virginia

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Current Versus Historical West Virginia Rents

West Virginia rentals average $1,275 for a studio rental to $2,600 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 July 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $621 (-32.76%) year-over-year from $1,896 to $1,275. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $225 (24.32%) year-over-year from $925 to $1,150. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $281 (22.17%) year-over-year from $1,267 to $1,548. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $17 (-0.84%) year-over-year from $1,967 to $1,950. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $133 (5.41%) year-over-year from $2,467 to $2,600. 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 1.32% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 20.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 16.14% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.30% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.97% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$29.54	$1,275	$1,896 (-32.76%)	$1,101 (15.82%)
1 BR	$22.80	$1,150	$925 (24.32%)	$764 (50.49%)
2 BR	$16.16	$1,548	$1,267 (22.17%)	$962 (60.92%)
3 BR	$14.07	$1,950	$1,967 (-0.84%)	$1,698 (14.82%)
4+ BR	$13.15	$2,600	$2,467 (5.41%)	$1,899 (36.90%)

Historical Rents in West Virginia

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Top Cities Near West Virginia

There are a total of 50 cities nearby West Virginia. The average rent in West Virginia is currently $2,300 per month. A total of 17 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Roanoke, VA, with an average rent of $924, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near West Virginia is McLean, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,750 per month.

Let's compare West Virginia's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in West Virginia is 9.80% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 80.26% more affordable. Two bedrooms in West Virginia are about 72.92% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 41.03% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 50 total cities near West Virginia in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Roanoke, VA	$850	$850	$1,037	$924
Harrisonburg, VA	$1,023	$1,095	$1,385	$1,375
Winchester, VA	$1,400	$1,285	$1,500	$1,550
Pittsburgh, PA	$995	$1,355	$1,595	$1,700
Fredericksburg, VA	N/A	$1,545	$1,738	$1,850
Charlottesville, VA	$2,295	$1,675	$1,800	$2,000
Reston, VA	N/A	$2,100	$2,600	$2,850
Centreville, VA	N/A	$1,938	$2,500	$2,900
Fair Oaks, VA	$1,888	$1,990	$2,600	$3,000
Ashburn, VA	N/A	$2,600	$2,725	$3,100

Top Neighborhoods Near West Virginia

There are a total of 149 neighborhoods in or near West Virginia. Some of these neighborhoods include North Philadelphia West, North Philadelphia East, and Northern Liberties - Fishtown. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 149 total neighborhoods in or near West Virginia in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near West Virginia is currently around $2,910 per month. A total of 28 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,910. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than West Virginia's average rent, which is only $1,900. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near West Virginia, Frankford has the most affordable average rent at $1,000 per month. Whereas, at $8,750 average rent per month, Two Bridges is the most expensive neighborhood in or near West Virginia. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
North Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,200	$1,277	$1,498	$1,575
North Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,313	$1,695	$1,725	$1,795
Northern Liberties - Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,375	$1,768	$2,410	$1,995
Fairmount - Art Museum, Philadelphia, PA	$1,522	$1,997	$2,400	$2,095
Lakeview, Chicago, IL	$1,595	$2,195	$3,200	$2,500
Near North Side, Chicago, IL	$1,900	$2,575	$4,000	$2,800
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,818	$2,719	$4,353	$2,896
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY	$3,235	$3,395	$3,850	$3,595
Crown Heights, New York, NY	$3,250	$3,500	$4,231	$3,666
West Harlem, New York, NY	$2,798	$3,600	$3,695	$3,695
Bushwick, New York, NY	$3,369	$3,500	$3,700	$3,850
Harlem, New York, NY	$2,900	$3,400	$3,695	$3,861
East Harlem, New York, NY	$3,300	$3,500	$3,695	$4,025
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,690	$4,415	$6,491	$4,503
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,639	$4,595	$6,500	$4,595
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,700	$4,496	$6,495	$4,745
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$3,200	$4,498	$7,100	$4,800
Greenpoint, New York, NY	$3,645	$4,540	$6,877	$4,825
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,925	$5,013	$7,596	$4,850
Williamsburg, New York, NY	$4,027	$5,000	$5,200	$5,000
Upper West Side, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,850	$6,788	$5,159
Financial District, New York, NY	$4,050	$5,340	$7,464	$5,185
Midtown, New York, NY	$4,045	$5,000	$7,594	$5,260
Midtown East, New York, NY	$3,900	$5,000	$7,786	$5,275
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,975	$4,784	$6,455	$5,495
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$4,353	$5,625	$8,495	$5,650
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$4,600	$6,300	$8,250	$5,800
East Village, New York, NY	$4,100	$4,295	$6,495	$5,900
West Village, New York, NY	$4,900	$5,600	$7,250	$6,000
Chelsea, New York, NY	$4,400	$6,195	$9,546	$6,196

Top Counties Near West Virginia

There are a total of 50 counties located by West Virginia. Some of these counties include Harrisonburg, VA, Rockingham, VA, and Winchester, VA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,550. That's roughly around $20 per sqft. A total of 9 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Cleveland, OH. Its average rent per month is $1,095. Vice versa, with an average rent of $25,000, Southampton, NY is the most expensive county by West Virginia.

Typically, rent for studios in West Virginia is 14.61% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in West Virginia is 76.32% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in West Virginia is 79.17% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Harrisonburg, VA	$1,023	$1,095	$1,385	$1,375
Rockingham, VA	$1,023	$1,095	$1,410	$1,495
Winchester, VA	$1,400	$1,285	$1,500	$1,550
Pittsburgh, PA	$995	$1,355	$1,595	$1,700
Albemarle, VA	$2,295	$1,748	$1,775	$2,050
Frederick, VA	$1,400	$1,285	$1,595	$2,050
Stafford, VA	$2,650	$1,498	$1,750	$2,900
Prince William, VA	$1,300	$1,500	$2,250	$2,950
Fairfax, VA	$1,800	$1,980	$2,600	$3,200
Loudoun, VA	$1,250	$1,850	$2,500	$3,300

Top Zipcodes Near West Virginia

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near West Virginia. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,675. 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 19104, Philadelphia, PA at $1,650 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $8,295 per month is 10013, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,638. That's at least $90 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near West Virginia is $4,493 per month. Or in other words, $85 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $6,445 per month. Which comes out to $83 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in West Virginia. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
10016, New York, NY	$3,943	$5,075	$7,195	$5,368
10019, New York, NY	$3,900	$4,650	$7,175	$4,933
10003, New York, NY	$4,350	$5,500	$6,995	$5,800
10009, New York, NY	$3,700	$4,495	$6,300	$6,110
10025, New York, NY	$3,388	$4,400	$5,200	$4,650
10038, New York, NY	$3,900	$5,495	$7,260	$5,300
11201, New York, NY	$3,650	$4,495	$6,495	$4,700
11101, New York, NY	$3,700	$4,607	$6,506	$4,607
10036, New York, NY	$4,025	$5,250	$7,607	$5,395
10005, New York, NY	$4,100	$5,100	$7,770	$4,969

Frequently Asked Questions - West Virginia Average Rents

What is the average rent price in West Virginia?

The average monthly rental price for West Virginia apartments for rent is approximately $1,900. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do West Virginia 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 West Virginia.

How much is a studio apartment in West Virginia?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,275 and an average price per square feet of $29.54. There are a total of 2 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in West Virginia.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in West Virginia?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $950 and an average price per square feet of $22.80. There are a total of 30 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in West Virginia.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in West Virginia?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,200 and an average price per square feet of $16.16. There are a total of 45 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in West Virginia.

How have rent prices in West Virginia changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in West Virginia can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.33%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.24%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.22%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in West Virginia?

A reasonable rent price in West Virginia is around $1,520/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.