Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on December 16, 2025
Last updated on December 16, 2025
Last updated on December 16, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Charleston, WV is $1,142. This is -40%, or $757, lower than the national average.
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As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Charleston, WV is $1,142. This is -40%, or $757, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Charleston, WV have remained the same in the last month and have increased by 27% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Charleston, WV is $910. A 1-bedroom apartment in Charleston, WV costs about $810 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,465. Houses for rent in Charleston, WV are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,275.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $875 | 7% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $1,387 | 7% | 35% | |
3 bedroom | $1,500 | 7% | 15% | |
4 bedroom | $1,800 | 8% | 36% | |
Studio | $910 | No Change | 13% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Charleston | $1,150 | |
East End | $780 | |
Edgewood | $902 | |
Fort Hill | $910 | |
Kanawha City | $910 | |
Loudon Heights | $910 | |
North Charleston | $800 | |
Oakwood | $1,095 | |
South Ruffner | $1,000 | |
West Side | $1,250 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $910 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,137 | 31% | 19% | |
Houses | $1,275 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$910
Last year
13%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$875
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,387
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
35%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
15%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
36%
East End
Average rent
$780
Downtown Charleston
Average rent
$1,150
North Charleston
Average rent
$800
Edgewood
Average rent
$902
Oakwood
Average rent
$1,095
Fort Hill
Average rent
$910
Kanawha City
Average rent
$910
South Ruffner
Average rent
$1,000
Loudon Heights
Average rent
$910
West Side
Average rent
$1,250
Apartments
Average rent
$910
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,137
Last 30 days
31%
Last year
19%
Houses
Average rent
$1,275
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Charleston, 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.
Median rent prices in Charleston, WV for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Barboursville, WV.
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Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Charleston, WV is 15% higher than the median rent in Barboursville, WV.
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$990
Last year
Beaver
$1,100
Last year
Beckley
$1,000
Last year
Belle
$887
Last year
Cross Lanes
$1,225
Last year
Dunbar
$910
Last year
Huntington
$882
Last year
Hurricane
$1,300
Last year
Louisa
$750
Last year
Nitro
$852
Last year
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$1,075
Last year
Scott Depot
$1,350
Last year
The overall cost of living in Charleston, WV is 16% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.
Expensesaccrued by most renters | Average costcompared to national average |
|---|---|
Goods & Services | 10% lower |
Groceries | 1% lower |
Health | 2% lower |
Housing | 40% lower |
Transportation | 7% lower |
Utilities | 4% lower |
3d ago
2331 Washington Street West, Charleston, WV 25387
1 bed
1 bath
$500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1427 Lewis St, Charleston, WV 25301
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
3d ago
700 Canterbury Dr, Charleston, WV 25314
2 beds
1 bath
$810
Apartment for rent
4d ago
922 Greendale Drive, Charleston, WV 25302
2 beds
1 bath
$860
House for rent
Available May 20
3d ago
4932 Washington St W, Charleston, WV 25313
2 beds
1 bath
$910
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
East End house for rent in Charleston
4 beds
1 bath
$1,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Charleston
1207 Red Oak Street, Charleston, WV 25302
3 beds
1 bath
$1,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Charleston
891 South Park Road #1, Charleston, WV 25304
3 beds
2 baths
$1,250
House for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Charleston
4 beds
4 baths
$3,500
House for rent
Available Nov 18
11h ago
84 Silver Maple Ridge, Charleston, WV 25306
1–4 beds
1–3 baths
$1,135–$3,475
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Charleston condo for rent in Charleston
2 beds
2 baths
$2,900
Condo for rent
Available Jan 16
5d+ ago
House for rent in Charleston
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
House for rent
4d ago
1202 Kanawha Boulevard East, Charleston, WV 25301
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,100–$1,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Charleston apartment for rent in Charleston
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 23
5d+ ago
East End condo for rent in Charleston
2106 Kanawha Boulevard East #128, Charleston, WV 25311
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550
Condo for rent
Available Jan 18
5d+ ago
East End condo for rent in Charleston
2106 Kanawha Boulevard East #219B, Charleston, WV 25311
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
Condo for rent
Available Oct 15
11h ago
84 Silver Maple Ridge, Charleston, WV 25306
1–4 beds
1–3 baths
$1,135–$3,475
Apartment for rent
4d ago
922 Greendale Drive, Charleston, WV 25302
2 beds
1 bath
$860
House for rent
Available May 20
5d+ ago
House for rent in Charleston
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
House for rent
Available Aug 12
5d+ ago
East End house for rent in Charleston
4 beds
1 bath
$1,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Charleston
1207 Red Oak Street, Charleston, WV 25302
3 beds
1 bath
$1,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Charleston
4 beds
4 baths
$3,500
House for rent
Available Nov 18
5d+ ago
Downtown Charleston house for rent in Charleston
401 Bibby St Apt B, Charleston, WV 25301
2 beds
2 baths
$1,350
House for rent
3d ago
1402 Lee St E, Charleston, WV 25301
1 bed
1 bath
$620
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1612 Quarrier Street East, Charleston, WV 25311
3 beds
2 baths
$1,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Charleston
891 South Park Road #1, Charleston, WV 25304
3 beds
2 baths
$1,250
House for rent
Available Dec 1
4d ago
1507 Jackson Street, Charleston, WV 25311
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
East End house for rent in Charleston
4 beds
1 bath
$1,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Charleston
1207 Red Oak Street, Charleston, WV 25302
3 beds
1 bath
$1,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Charleston
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Charleston house for rent in Charleston
401 Bibby St Apt B, Charleston, WV 25301
2 beds
2 baths
$1,350
House for rent
3d ago
1607 Bigley Avenue, Charleston, WV 25302
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$795–$895
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1402 Lee St E, Charleston, WV 25301
1 bed
1 bath
$620
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1507 Jackson Street, Charleston, WV 25311
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1202 Kanawha Boulevard East, Charleston, WV 25301
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,100–$1,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
529 Nancy Street, Charleston, WV 25311
1 bed
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
East End condo for rent in Charleston
2106 Kanawha Boulevard East #128, Charleston, WV 25311
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550
Condo for rent
Available Jan 18
5d+ ago
East End apartment for rent in Charleston
1632 Virginia Street East #7, Charleston, WV 25311
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 15
5d+ ago
East End condo for rent in Charleston
2106 Kanawha Boulevard East #219B, Charleston, WV 25311
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
Condo for rent
Available Oct 15