Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Average rent in
Charleston, WV

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Charleston, WV is $910. This is -52%, or $991, lower than the national average.

$1.21

average price per square foot

Median rent

$910

increased by1%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

38

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Charleston, WV is $910. This is -52%, or $991, lower than the national average.

$1.21

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

20%
58%
14%
7%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000

Households

61%
39%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

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 price trends in
Charleston, WV

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Charleston, WV have remained the same in the last month and have increased by 1% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Charleston, WV

The monthly rent for an apartment in Charleston, WV is $905. A 1-bedroom apartment in Charleston, WV costs about $800 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,450. Houses for rent in Charleston, WV are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,200.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$805

9%

11%

2 bedroom

$1,137

2%

26%

3 bedroom

$1,492

No Change

13%

4 bedroom

$2,020

No Change

17%

Studio

$910

1%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$910

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$805

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,137

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

26%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,492

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,020

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

17%

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.

Compare rent prices in Charleston, WV to other cities

Median rent prices in Charleston, WV for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Barboursville, WV.

Charleston

Median rent price$910
decreased by52%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,025
decreased by46%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Charleston, WV is 11% lower than the median rent in Barboursville, WV.

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Average rent in
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Barboursville

$1,025

decreased by10%

Last year

Beaver

$995

increased by32%

Last year

Beckley

$1,095

decreased by56%

Last year

Belle

$860

increased by86%

Last year

Cross Lanes

$910

Flat

Last year

Dunbar

$910

increased by28%

Last year

Huntington

$947

increased by10%

Last year

Hurricane

$1,300

decreased by3%

Last year

Louisa

$950

increased by4%

Last year

Nitro

$950

decreased by1%

Last year

Saint Albans

$1,050

decreased by13%

Last year

Scott Depot

$1,265

decreased by15%

Last year

Cost of living in
Charleston, WV

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.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

10% lower

Groceries

1% lower

Health

2% lower

Housing

40% lower

Transportation

7% lower

Utilities

4% lower

Apartments for rent in Barboursville

Discover rentals in Charleston, WV

529 Nancy Street - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

529 Nancy Street

529 Nancy St, Charleston, WV 25311

1–3 beds

1 bath

$700–$850

Apartment for rent

2d ago

8.5

Very good

Greenbriar Gardens

700 Canterbury Dr, Charleston, WV 25314

2 beds

1 bath

$810

Apartment for rent

Stockton Greene - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.9

Very good

Stockton Greene

1625 7th Ave, Charleston, WV 25387

2 beds

2 baths

$836

Apartment for rent

922 Greendale Drive - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

922 Greendale Drive

922 Greendale Dr, Charleston, WV 25302

2 beds

1 bath

$860

House for rent

Available May 20

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Olde English II

4932 Washington St W, Charleston, WV 25313

2 beds

1 bath

$910

Apartment for rent

2106 6th Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

North Charleston house for rent in Charleston

2 beds

1 bath

$925

House for rent

Available Mar 13

1422 Lewis - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.9

Very good

1422 Lewis

1422 Lewis St, Charleston, WV 25301

3 beds

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent

1612 Quarrier Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

1612 Quarrier Street

1612 Quarrier St, Charleston, WV 25311

3 beds

2 baths

$1,250

Apartment for rent