Last updated on June 10, 2026

Average rent in
Brookhaven, WV

Median rent

Median rent in Brookhaven

$1,175/mo

increased by18%

vs previous year

The average rent in Brookhaven is $1,175 per month as of June 2026. This is 40% below the national average rent, or $775 less per month.

$1.74

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Brookhaven

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Brookhaven 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 Brookhaven, WV

Average rent prices in Brookhaven have decreased by 21% over the last month and have increased by 18% 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 Brookhaven, WV

Rent prices in Brookhaven vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Brookhaven is $1,187, whereas a house costs $2,070. 1-bedroom apartments in Brookhaven run $695 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,000.

Listings

Studio

$850

-

-

1 bedroom

$800

No Change

15%

2 bedroom

$1,100

No Change

15%

3 bedroom

$1,500

1%

21%

4 bedroom

$2,000

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$850

1 bedroom

Average rent

$800

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

21%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

The table above reflects average rent prices in Brookhaven, 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 Brookhaven, WV compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Brookhaven and Buckhannon by all bedroom counts and property types.

Brookhaven

Median rent price$1,175
decreased by40%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$850
decreased by56%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Brookhaven, WV is 38% higher than the median rent in Buckhannon, WV.

Discover rentals in Brookhaven, WV

646, 650, 652, 658 Hillwood Dr - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

646, 650, 652, 658 Hillwood Dr

646,650,652,658 Hillwood Dr., Brookhaven, WV 26508

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000–$1,100

Apartment for rent

162 E Hillview Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Brookhaven

House for rent

1392 Bennett Dr - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Brookhaven

SINGLE_FAMILY - Morgantown, WV

1392 Bennett Dr, Brookhaven, WV 26508

4 beds

3 baths

$2,100

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Brookhaven, WV

Quick answers to common questions about the Brookhaven rental market.

How much is rent in Brookhaven?

The average rent in Brookhaven is $1,175 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Brookhaven?

Average rent prices in Brookhaven have decreased by 21% over the last month and have increased by 18% since last year.

How does Brookhaven rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Brookhaven is 40% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $775 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Brookhaven?

To comfortably afford rent in Brookhaven, you'd need to earn approximately $47,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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