Average Rent in West Virginia

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Current Versus Historical West Virginia Rents

West Virginia rentals average $768 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,800, or roughly $14 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $685 (58.80%) year-over-year from $1,165 to $1,850. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $54 (5.51%) year-over-year from $983 to $1,038. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $118 (9.23%) year-over-year from $1,282 to $1,400. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $53 (2.73%) year-over-year from $1,946 to $1,999. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $58 (2.39%) year-over-year from $2,442 to $2,500. 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 19.35% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 16.03% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 20.19% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.53% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.96% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$19.40	$1,038	$983 (5.51%)	$772 (34.45%)
2 BR	$15.75	$1,400	$1,282 (9.23%)	$946 (48.02%)
3 BR	$13.95	$1,999	$1,946 (2.73%)	$1,680 (18.99%)
4+ BR	$12.56	$2,500	$2,442 (2.39%)	$2,061 (21.31%)

Historical Rents in West Virginia

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Top Cities Near West Virginia

There are a total of 49 cities nearby West Virginia. The average rent in West Virginia is currently $2,300 per month. A total of 13 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Columbus, OH, with an average rent of $1,060, 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. One bedrooms are about 129.58% more affordable. Two bedrooms in West Virginia are about 90.91% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 36.71% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 49 total cities near West Virginia in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Roanoke, VA	N/A	$815	$1,150	$1,120
Harrisonburg, VA	$1,150	$1,095	$1,375	$1,350
Pittsburgh, PA	$875	$1,293	$1,595	$1,595
Winchester, VA	$1,650	$1,350	$1,550	$1,750
Fredericksburg, VA	N/A	$1,525	$1,695	$1,983
Frederick, MD	N/A	$1,498	$2,000	$2,600
Reston, VA	N/A	$2,175	$2,500	$2,750
Centreville, VA	N/A	$1,975	$2,425	$2,850
Fair Oaks, VA	$2,013	$2,115	$2,500	$3,000
Ashburn, VA	N/A	$1,795	$2,650	$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 $2,950 per month. A total of 22 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only eight neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,950. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than West Virginia's average rent, which is only $1,800. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near West Virginia, Westover has the most affordable average rent at $1,395 per month. Whereas, at $8,000 average rent per month, Ocean Beach 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	$1,295	$1,188	$1,478	$1,600
North Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,395	$1,842	$1,650	$1,795
Northern Liberties - Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,431	$1,775	$2,450	$2,050
Fairmount - Art Museum, Philadelphia, PA	$1,501	$1,870	$2,400	$2,100
Lakeview, Chicago, IL	$1,523	$2,150	$3,150	$2,395
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,888	$2,724	$4,276	$2,855
Near North Side, Chicago, IL	$1,900	$2,600	$4,000	$2,975
Crown Heights, New York, NY	$2,875	$3,375	$4,500	$3,785
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY	$3,225	$3,495	$4,195	$3,827
Harlem, New York, NY	$2,850	$3,380	$3,938	$3,995
East Harlem, New York, NY	$3,521	$3,500	$3,603	$3,995
Bushwick, New York, NY	$3,369	$3,369	$3,985	$3,997
West Harlem, New York, NY	$2,800	$3,250	$4,000	$4,000
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,678	$4,530	$6,725	$4,536
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,598	$4,400	$6,450	$4,545
Greenpoint, New York, NY	$3,690	$4,600	$6,925	$4,690
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$4,050	$5,200	$7,995	$4,800
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,725	$4,670	$6,373	$4,995
Midtown, New York, NY	$3,895	$4,905	$7,900	$5,000
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$3,325	$4,400	$8,000	$5,000
Williamsburg, New York, NY	$4,089	$5,000	$5,675	$5,003
Financial District, New York, NY	$4,187	$5,349	$6,999	$5,150
Upper West Side, New York, NY	$3,555	$4,900	$7,271	$5,200
Midtown East, New York, NY	$4,100	$5,300	$7,400	$5,300
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,898	$4,607	$5,995	$5,400
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$4,450	$5,500	$8,200	$5,595
East Village, New York, NY	$3,800	$4,195	$5,995	$5,695
Chelsea, New York, NY	$4,495	$6,095	$9,795	$5,995
West Village, New York, NY	$4,895	$5,850	$7,000	$6,250
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$5,175	$6,300	$8,255	$6,300

Top Counties Near West Virginia

There are a total of 49 counties located by West Virginia. Some of these counties include Harrisonburg, VA, Rockingham, VA, and Pittsburgh, PA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,600. That's roughly around $21 per sqft. A total of 7 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Cleveland, OH. Its average rent per month is $1,100. Vice versa, with an average rent of $25,000, Southampton, NY is the most expensive county by West Virginia.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in West Virginia is 128.01% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in West Virginia is 95.45% 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	$1,150	$1,095	$1,375	$1,350
Rockingham, VA	$1,150	$1,095	$1,375	$1,375
Pittsburgh, PA	$875	$1,293	$1,595	$1,595
Winchester, VA	$1,650	$1,350	$1,550	$1,750
Frederick, VA	$1,800	$1,350	$1,600	$1,995
Stafford, VA	N/A	$1,600	$1,900	$2,695
Frederick, MD	$995	$1,473	$2,000	$2,750
Prince William, VA	$1,100	$1,500	$2,300	$2,900
Fairfax, VA	$1,650	$2,000	$2,500	$3,200
Loudoun, VA	$1,425	$1,900	$2,600	$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 $4,781. 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 19121, Philadelphia, PA at $1,650 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $7,995 per month is 10013, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,583. 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 $4,432 per month. Or in other words, $86 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $6,460 per month. Which comes out to $82 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	$4,050	$5,200	$7,160	$5,329
10019, New York, NY	$3,800	$4,728	$7,000	$4,995
10003, New York, NY	$4,325	$5,638	$6,995	$5,900
10009, New York, NY	$3,498	$4,395	$5,995	$5,700
10025, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,295	$5,000	$4,895
10038, New York, NY	$4,165	$5,495	$6,995	$5,360
11201, New York, NY	$3,650	$4,439	$6,495	$4,868
11101, New York, NY	$3,694	$4,594	$6,575	$4,614
10036, New York, NY	$4,175	$5,395	$7,298	$5,598
10005, New York, NY	$4,262	$5,175	$7,474	$4,898

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 $1,800. 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 one bedroom apartment in West Virginia?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $768 and an average price per square feet of $19.40. There are a total of 46 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 $1,100 and an average price per square feet of $15.75. There are a total of 59 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 0.59%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in West Virginia?

A reasonable rent price in West Virginia is around $1,440/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.