Last updated on August 25, 2026

Average rent in
Charles Town, WV

Median rent

Median rent in Charles Town

$1,935/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Charles Town is $1,935 per month as of August 2026. This is 1% above the national average rent, or $10 more per month.

$1.28

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Charles Town

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Charles Town rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Charles Town, WV

Average rent prices in Charles Town have decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 Charles Town, WV

Rent prices in Charles Town vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Charles Town is $1,580, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Charles Town run $1,360 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,635.

Listings

Studio

$1,550

No Change

10%

1 bedroom

$1,150

5%

21%

2 bedroom

$1,611

6%

8%

3 bedroom

$2,100

4%

6%

4 bedroom

$2,647

5%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,550

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

21%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,611

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,647

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

1%

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

Compare median rent prices in Charles Town and Bunker Hill by all bedroom counts and property types.

Charles Town

Median rent price$1,935
increased by1%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,937
increased by1%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Charles Town, WV is equal to the median rent in Bunker Hill, WV.

Discover rentals in Charles Town, WV

North Shore Village - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

3d ago

8.2

Very good

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North Shore Village

151 Augustine Avenue, Charles Town, WV 25414

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$540–$860

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 15

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119 Park St 8 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

119 Park St 8

119 Park St, Charles Town, WV 25414

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

Apartment for rent

326 Liberty - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8

Very good

326 Liberty

326 E Liberty St, Charles Town, WV 25414

2 beds

1 bath

$1,275

Apartment for rent

326 E Liberty St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Charles Town

326 E Liberty St #3, Charles Town, WV 25414

2 beds

1 bath

$1,275

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Charles Town, WV

Quick answers to common questions about the Charles Town rental market.

How much is rent in Charles Town?

The average rent in Charles Town is $1,935 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Charles Town?

Average rent prices in Charles Town have decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Charles Town rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Charles Town is 1% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $10 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Charles Town?

To comfortably afford rent in Charles Town, you'd need to earn approximately $77,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Charles Town?

June offers the lowest rents in Charles Town, while December sees the highest prices, creating roughly a 23% difference between peak and off-peak months. Searching in June could result in lower prices compared to the winter peak season.

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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