Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on January 30, 2026
Last updated on January 30, 2026
Last updated on January 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Charleston, WV is $940. This is -51%, or $960, lower than the national average.
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As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Charleston, WV is $940. This is -51%, or $960, 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 3% 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 $895. A 1-bedroom apartment in Charleston, WV costs about $810 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $970. Houses for rent in Charleston, WV are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,200.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $850 | 4% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,085 | 3% | 22% | |
3 bedroom | $1,600 | 15% | 12% | |
4 bedroom | $2,287 | 16% | 30% | |
Studio | $910 | 1% | 10% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Charleston | $1,050 | |
East End | $800 | |
Edgewood | $950 | |
Fort Hill | $910 | |
Kanawha City | $750 | |
Loudon Heights | $910 | |
North Charleston | $910 | |
Oakwood | $810 | |
South Hills | $910 | |
South Ruffner | $910 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $895 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,550 | 2% | - | |
Houses | $1,200 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$910
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,085
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
22%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
12%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,287
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
30%
East End
Average rent
$800
Downtown Charleston
Average rent
$1,050
North Charleston
Average rent
$910
Oakwood
Average rent
$810
Edgewood
Average rent
$950
Kanawha City
Average rent
$750
Fort Hill
Average rent
$910
South Hills
Average rent
$910
South Ruffner
Average rent
$910
Loudon Heights
Average rent
$910
Apartments
Average rent
$895
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,200
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.
Charleston
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lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Charleston, WV is 14% higher than the median rent in Barboursville, WV.
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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 |
5d+ ago
2331 Washington Street West, Charleston, WV 25387
1 bed
1 bath
$500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
East End apartment for rent in Charleston
1 bed
1 bath
$550
Apartment for rent
1d ago
529 Nancy St, Charleston, WV 25311
1–3 beds
1 bath
$700–$850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1427 Lewis St, Charleston, WV 25301
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
700 Canterbury Dr, Charleston, WV 25314
2 beds
1 bath
$810
Apartment for rent
1d ago
922 Greendale Dr, Charleston, WV 25302
2 beds
1 bath
$860
House for rent
Available May 20
5d+ ago
House for rent in Charleston
411 S Ruffner Rd, Charleston, WV 25314
2 beds
2 baths
$900
House for rent
Available Jan 10
5d+ ago
4932 Washington St W, Charleston, WV 25313
2 beds
1 bath
$910
Apartment for rent
2d ago
84 Silver Maple Rdg, Charleston, WV 25306
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,395–$2,910
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
6h ago
1202 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, WV 25301
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,000–$1,900
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1607 Bigley Ave, Charleston, WV 25302
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$795–$1,595
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
East End condo for rent in Charleston
2106 Kanawha Blvd E #128, Charleston, WV 25311
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550
Condo for rent
Available Jan 18
5d+ ago
5494 W Washington Street, Charleston, WV 25313
Studio
1 bath
$810–$910
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
5494 W Washington Street, Charleston, WV 25313
Studio
1 bath
$810–$910
Apartment for rent
1d ago
922 Greendale Dr, Charleston, WV 25302
2 beds
1 bath
$860
House for rent
Available May 20
2d ago
84 Silver Maple Rdg, Charleston, WV 25306
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,395–$2,910
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Charleston
23 Lance Dr, Charleston, WV 25311
3 beds
1 bath
$1,200
$1,100
Price drop
House for rent
Available Dec 31
5d+ ago
Downtown Charleston apartment for rent in Charleston
502 Dickinson St #106, Charleston, WV 25301
2 beds
1 bath
$970
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 10
5d+ ago
House for rent in Charleston
411 S Ruffner Rd, Charleston, WV 25314
2 beds
2 baths
$900
House for rent
Available Jan 10
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
2h ago
1507 Jackson St, Charleston, WV 25311
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1402 Lee St E, Charleston, WV 25301
1 bed
1 bath
$620
Apartment for rent
3h ago
1612 Quarrier Street East, Charleston, WV 25311
3 beds
2 baths
$1,350
Apartment for rent
2d ago
West Side house for rent in Charleston
310 Randolph St, Charleston, WV 25302
3 beds
2 baths
$1,050
House for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Charleston apartment for rent in Charleston
1330 Virginia St E #7, Charleston, WV 25301
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 26
5d+ ago
House for rent in Charleston
411 S Ruffner Rd, Charleston, WV 25314
2 beds
2 baths
$900
House for rent
Available Jan 10
1d ago
1607 Bigley Ave, Charleston, WV 25302
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$795–$1,595
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Charleston
23 Lance Dr, Charleston, WV 25311
3 beds
1 bath
$1,200
$1,100
Price drop
House for rent
Available Dec 31
6h ago
1202 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, WV 25301
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,000–$1,900
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1607 Bigley Ave, Charleston, WV 25302
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$795–$1,595
Apartment for rent
1d ago
529 Nancy St, Charleston, WV 25311
1 bed
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
2d ago
84 Silver Maple Rdg, Charleston, WV 25306
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,395–$2,910
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1402 Lee St E, Charleston, WV 25301
1 bed
1 bath
$620
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Charleston apartment for rent in Charleston
1330 Virginia St E #7, Charleston, WV 25301
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 26
5d+ ago
House for rent in Charleston
23 Lance Dr, Charleston, WV 25311
3 beds
1 bath
$1,200
$1,100
Price drop
House for rent
Available Dec 31
5d+ ago
East End condo for rent in Charleston
2106 Kanawha Blvd E #128, Charleston, WV 25311
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550
Condo for rent
Available Jan 18