Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on October 31, 2025

Average rent in
Charleston, WV

Last updated on October 31, 2025

Last updated on October 31, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Charleston, WV is $997. This is -49%, or $947, lower than the national average.

$1.18

average price per square foot

Median rent

$997

increased by11%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

28

for rent on Zumper.com

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Charleston, WV is $997. This is -49%, or $947, lower than the national average.

$1.18

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

18%
62%
14%
5%
2%
$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
$3,001+$3,001+

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 11% 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 $910. A 1-bedroom apartment in Charleston, WV costs about $945 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,300. Houses for rent in Charleston, WV are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,350.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$920

2%

11%

2 bedroom

$1,300

10%

18%

3 bedroom

$1,500

40%

5%

4 bedroom

$1,300

33%

11%

Studio

$910

No Change

12%

Studio

Average rent

$910

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$920

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

18%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

40%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

33%

Last year

11%

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$997
decreased by49%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,025
decreased by47%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Charleston, WV is 3% lower than the median rent in Barboursville, WV.

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Average rent in
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Barboursville

$1,025

increased by7%

Last year

Beaver

$1,100

decreased by25%

Last year

Beckley

$1,045

decreased by32%

Last year

Belle

$887

increased by16%

Last year

Cross Lanes

$910

increased by2%

Last year

Dunbar

$950

increased by5%

Last year

Huntington

$890

increased by10%

Last year

Hurricane

$1,200

increased by6%

Last year

Louisa

$750

N/A

Last year

Nitro

$1,000

decreased by27%

Last year

Saint Albans

$1,100

increased by24%

Last year

Scott Depot

$1,022

decreased by9%

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

2331 1/2 Washington Street West - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

2331 1/2 Washington Street West

2331 1/2 Washington St W, Charleston, WV 25387

1 bed

1 bath

$600

Apartment for rent

1427 Lewis - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

1427 Lewis

1427 Lewis St, Charleston, WV 25301

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

35m ago

8.5

Very good

Greenbriar Gardens

700 Canterbury Dr, Charleston, WV 25314

2 beds

1 bath

$810

Apartment for rent

507 1/2 Park Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

West Side townhouse for rent in Charleston

507 1/2 Park Ave, Charleston, WV 25302

2 beds

1 bath

$850

House for rent

Available Nov 1

922 Greendale Drive - Photo 1 of 1

1d 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

35m ago

7.7

Very good

Olde English II

4932 Washington St W, Charleston, WV 25313

2 beds

1 bath

$910

Apartment for rent

204 Sunset Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Charleston

2 beds

2 baths

$1,100

House for rent