Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
Buckhannon, WV

Median rent

Median rent in Buckhannon

$917/mo

decreased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Buckhannon is $917 per month as of October 2026. This is 52% below the national average rent, or $982 less per month.

$1.35

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Buckhannon

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Buckhannon rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Buckhannon, WV

Average rent prices in Buckhannon have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 Buckhannon, WV

Rent prices in Buckhannon vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Buckhannon is $869, whereas a house costs $1,150. 1-bedroom apartments in Buckhannon run $825 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $808.

Listings

1 bedroom

$751

22%

16%

2 bedroom

$872

No Change

21%

3 bedroom

$1,250

20%

No Change

4 bedroom

$1,106

No Change

-

1 bedroom

Average rent

$751

Last 30 days

22%

Last year

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$872

Last year

21%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

20%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,106

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

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

Buckhannon

Median rent price$917
decreased by52%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,050
decreased by45%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Buckhannon, WV is 13% lower than the median rent in Bridgeport, WV.

Discover rentals in Buckhannon, WV

6354 - 34 E MAIN ST. (BUCKHANNON) - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.5

Very good

6354 - 34 E MAIN ST. (BUCKHANNON)

34 E Main St, Buckhannon, WV 26201

2 beds

1 bath

$635

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
29 1/2 Sedgwick St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in Buckhannon

Residential Rentals, Buckhannon, WV

29 1/2 Sedgwick St, Buckhannon, WV 26201

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,200

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Buckhannon, WV

Quick answers to common questions about the Buckhannon rental market.

How much is rent in Buckhannon?

The average rent in Buckhannon is $917 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Buckhannon?

Average rent prices in Buckhannon have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.

How does Buckhannon rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Buckhannon is 52% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $982 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Buckhannon?

To comfortably afford rent in Buckhannon, you'd need to earn approximately $37,000/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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