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Highlights

  • Dishwasher
  • All laminate flooring
  • Recently remodeled
  • Washer dryer
  • No carpeting
  • Central air

Location

505 Locust Ave, Morgantown, WV 26505, USA|Downtown Morgantown
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Management

HTM Properties LLC (text for fastest response )

Leasing office

(681) 461-2003

Property Overview

505 Locust earns a strong Zumper Expert Rating of 8.6/10, with especially high marks for price, amenities, and location. It stands out for its competitive value per square foot, nearby top-rated high school access, and work-from-home appeal thanks to high-speed internet, included utilities, and one nearby internet provider option. Recent remodeling, central air, a dishwasher, washer/dryer, and all-laminate, no-carpet flooring add to its overall appeal.

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

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, 505 Locust is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 505 Locust has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
  • More space
  • Eco-friendly trash disposal

Great for

  • Work-from-home

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath1,800 sqft$1,000 /mo1 unit availableGreat unit located minutes to downtown, walk to class or downtown in minutes. Recently remodeled, all laminate flooring no carpeting. Washer dryer, dishwasher, new high efficiency furnace and central air.

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Amenities for 505 Locust

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningNo Utilities Included

Appliances

Central A/CIn-Unit Laundry
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

Property details

Units3

About 505 Locust

HomeApartments in MorgantownDowntown Morgantown 505 Locust

Great unit located minutes to downtown, walk to class or downtown in minutes. Recently remodeled, all laminate flooring no carpeting. Washer dryer, dishwasher, new high efficiency furnace and central air.


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.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, 505 Locust is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 505 Locust has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 505 Locust
Price·10A 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.
505 Locust offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
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.
505 Locust goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including no utilities included. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 505 Locust 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.
505 Locust 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 505 Locust does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A 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.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

505 Locust is great for:

Work-from-home

  • High speed internet is an amenity
  • Utilities included in the rent
  • 1 internet service provider option nearby

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 505 Locust compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.1 miles away
More space
The 2-bedroom is 930 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Eco-friendly trash disposal
This property has recycling pickup

Considerations

Lacks images
Fewer than 5 photos available for this property
No in-unit dishwasher
Dishwashers aren't available

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Rent trends in Downtown Morgantown

2-bedroom apartments at 505 Locust cost about 9% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Downtown Morgantown.

Median rents as of Oct 17 2026.
Downtown Morgantown
Morgantown
A table of studio rental data trends in Morgantown
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$2,075
December 2024$1,025
January 2025$900
February 2025$800
March 2025$940
April 2025$1,150
May 2025$1,300
June 2025$2,050
July 2025$3,240
August 2025$2,600
September 2025$2,260
October 2025$3,800
November 2025$4,120
December 2025$4,200
January 2026$4,200
February 2026$4,200
March 2026$2,286
April 2026$773
May 2026$741
June 2026$850
July 2026$850
August 2026$850
October 2026$1,950
A table of studio rental data trends in Downtown Morgantown
MonthMedian Rent
December 2024$1,150
January 2025$1,150
February 2025$975
March 2025$1,100
April 2025$1,400
May 2025$1,300
June 2025$1,200
August 2025$1,120
September 2025$1,160
March 2026$850
April 2026$850

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$40,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $40,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,000.
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Schools near 505 Locust

Eastwood Elementary School

677 201st memorial hwy

morgantown, WV, 26505

PK, K-5Public
A-

West Preston School

113 eby school rd

arthurdale, WV, 26520

PK, K-8Public
C-
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Neighborhood

Downtown Morgantown | Morgantown, WV

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Morgantown near 505 Locust Ave

Walking

6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

4/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 505 Locust Ave, Morgantown

Groceries

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

Shopping

5/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

4/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

6/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

6/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

High schools

6/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk

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