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Highlights

  • White shaker cabinets
  • Stainless appliances
  • Quiet street
  • Stackable washer and dryer
  • New kitchen
  • Refinished hardwood floors

Location

518 Jacob St, Charleston, WV 25301, USA|Downtown Charleston
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Property Overview

518 Jacob offers a strong overall renter experience, with a 7.6 Zumper Expert Rating, standout location and amenities scores, and a competitive price-to-value balance. Features like a new kitchen, white shaker cabinets, stainless appliances, refinished hardwood floors, and in-unit stackable washer and dryer pair with a quiet street, nearby transit, walkability, and access to dining, parks, and recreation.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

7.6
Very Good
518 Jacob is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Amenities will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • Dishwasher

Great for

  • Social life
  • Work-from-home
  • Eco living

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bathNewly updated 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom unit on quiet street on the East End. 4 unit apartment building has security coded entrances. Beautiful apartment features shiny, refinished hardwood floors, new kitchen with stainless appliances and white shaker cabinets and bathroom with subway tiled shower walls and Bluetooth light. This unit is on the second floor and includes a stackable washer and dryer. Must pass background/credit check. $995 deposit due at lease signing. A small pet will be considered with additional fees. www wvpropertanagers org view property and submit application. Once applied and approved will schedule viewing.

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Amenities for 518 Jacob

Apartment Amenities

Trash

Appliances

DishwasherIn-Unit Laundry
RangeRefrigerator
StoveWasher and Dryer
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Building details

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About 518 Jacob

HomeApartments in CharlestonDowntown Charleston 518 Jacob

Newly updated 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom unit on quiet street on the East End. 4 unit apartment building has security coded entrances. Beautiful apartment features shiny, refinished hardwood floors, new kitchen with stainless appliances and white shaker cabinets and bathroom with subway tiled shower walls and Bluetooth light. This unit is on the second floor and includes a stackable washer and dryer. Must pass background/credit check. $995 deposit due at lease signing. A small pet will be considered with additional fees. www wvpropertanagers org view property and submit application. Once applied and approved will schedule viewing.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
7.6
/10
Very Good
518 Jacob is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Amenities will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.
How we rated 518 Jacob
Price·7A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
While the monthly rent is more than the median price per bedroom of nearby properties, 518 Jacob has other amenities and features that might compensate for the increased price. The higher monthly rent potentially reflects a higher quality of living that renters might find here, compared to other properties in the area.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
518 Jacob goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including trash. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 518 Jacob receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
518 Jacob is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While 518 Jacob does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
518 Jacob provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

518 Jacob is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 113 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • 22 theaters, music venues, or sports arenas nearby
  • Diverse age groups live in this area

Work-from-home

  • Utilities included in the rent
  • 1 coworking space or cafe within 1 mile
  • 2 internet service provider options nearby
  • 6 office supply stores within 1 mile

Eco living

  • 18 parks within a mile
  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • Public transit available nearby
  • On-site recycling or composting options

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How 518 Jacob compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen

Considerations

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Rent trends in Downtown Charleston

Median rents as of Sep 12 2026.
Downtown Charleston
Charleston
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Charleston
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$810
October 2024$805
November 2024$802
December 2024$808
January 2025$768
February 2025$731
March 2025$746
April 2025$733
May 2025$728
June 2025$725
July 2025$725
August 2025$797
September 2025$806
October 2025$822
November 2025$874
December 2025$780
January 2026$801
February 2026$810
March 2026$787
April 2026$762
May 2026$750
June 2026$911
July 2026$786
August 2026$775
September 2026$782
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Downtown Charleston
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$1,100
October 2024$1,100
November 2024$1,022
December 2024$832
January 2025$1,018
July 2026$758
August 2026$550

Schools near 518 Jacob

Piedmont Year-Round Education

203 bradford st

charleston, WV, 25301

PK, K-5Public
C

Chandler Academy

1900 school st

charleston, WV, 25312

PK, K-12Public

William J. Raglin Center

142 marshall ave

dunbar, WV, 25064

PKPublic
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Getting around Charleston near 518 Jacob St

Walking

7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 518 Jacob St, Charleston

Groceries

7/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

7/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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