Last updated on June 30, 2026

Average rent in
Beckley, WV

Median rent

Median rent in Beckley

$1,195/mo

decreased by20%

vs previous year

The average rent in Beckley is $1,195 per month as of June 2026. This is 39% below the national average rent, or $755 less per month.

$1.16

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Beckley

22

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Beckley rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Beckley, WV

Average rent prices in Beckley have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 20% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Beckley, WV

Rent prices in Beckley vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Beckley is $1,150, whereas a house costs $1,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Beckley run $1,195 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.

Listings

Studio

$1,476

17%

46%

1 bedroom

$700

8%

8%

2 bedroom

$1,095

3%

13%

3 bedroom

$1,100

1%

6%

4 bedroom

$1,800

10%

20%

Studio

Average rent

$1,476

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

46%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$700

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,095

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

20%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Beckley, WV, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Beckley, WV compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Beckley and Beaver by all bedroom counts and property types.

Beckley

Median rent price$1,195
decreased by39%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,205
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Beckley, WV is 1% lower than the median rent in Beaver, WV.

Discover rentals in Beckley, WV

309 Neville St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Beckley

1 bed

1 bath

$525

Condo for rent

Available Apr 17

Mercer Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.7

Very good

Mercer Street

Mercer St, Beckley, WV 25801

2 beds

1 bath

$650

Apartment for rent

Heritage House - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

19h ago

Apartment for rent in Beckley

Heritage House

6 Yellow Wood Way, Beckley, WV 25801

1–2 beds

1 bath

$736–$1,060

Apartment for rent

107 Virginia St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Beckley

SINGLE_FAMILY - BECKLEY, WV

107 Virginia St, Beckley, WV 25801

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Beckley, WV

Quick answers to common questions about the Beckley rental market.

How much is rent in Beckley?

The average rent in Beckley is $1,195 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Beckley?

Average rent prices in Beckley have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 20% since last year.

How does Beckley rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Beckley is 39% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $755 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Beckley?

To comfortably afford rent in Beckley, you'd need to earn approximately $48,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Beckley?

The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Beckley, WV is $1,133, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages $1,014.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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