Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Average rent in
Charleston, WV
Average rent in
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Charleston
$975/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in Charleston is $975 per month as of July 2026. This is 49% below the national average rent, or $955 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Charleston
36
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Charleston rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Charleston, WV
Average rent prices in Charleston have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 10% 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
Charleston, WV
Rent prices in Charleston vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Charleston is $892, whereas a house costs $1,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Charleston run $775 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $910.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $810 | 1% |  20% | |
1 bedroom | $775 | 8% | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $950 | 10% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,350 | 10% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $1,725 | 1% | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Charleston | $975 | |
East End | $910 | |
Edgewood | $1,350 | |
Fort Hill | $910 | |
Kanawha City | $1,100 | |
Loudon Heights | $1,125 | |
Oakwood | $1,220 | |
South Hills | $1,100 | |
South Ruffner | $1,000 | |
West Side | $950 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $892 | 8% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,325 | 9% | 14% | |
Houses | $1,200 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$810
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
20%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$775
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,725
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
East End
Average rent
$910
Downtown Charleston
Average rent
$975
West Side
Average rent
$950
Oakwood
Average rent
$1,220
Loudon Heights
Average rent
$1,125
Edgewood
Average rent
$1,350
South Ruffner
Average rent
$1,000
Kanawha City
Average rent
$1,100
South Hills
Average rent
$1,100
Fort Hill
Average rent
$910
Apartments
Average rent
$892
Last 30 days
8%
Condos
Average rent
$1,325
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
14%
Houses
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
2%
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.
How does rent in Charleston, WV compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Charleston and Barboursville by all bedroom counts and property types.
Charleston
49%lower than the national median
56%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Charleston, WV is 15% higher than the median rent in Barboursville, WV.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$850
31%$1,006
51%$1,000
48%$925
51%$1,065
17%$950
19%$947
12%$1,200
7%$750
$910
13%$1,150
11%$1,122
24%Cost of living in Charleston, WV
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Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 10% lower |
| Groceries | 2% lower |
| Health | 1% lower |
| Housing | 40% lower |
| Transportation | 4% lower |
| Utilities | 10% lower |
Discover rentals in Charleston, WV
3d ago
1661 Washington St W, Charleston, WV 25387
2 beds
1 bath
$593–$620
Apartment for rent
7h ago
922 Greendale Dr, Charleston, WV 25302
2 beds
1 bath
$699
House for rent
Available Jul 31
5d+ ago
House for rent in Charleston
411 S Ruffner Rd, Charleston, WV 25314
2 beds
2 baths
$800
House for rent
Available Jan 10
3d ago
917 Carte St, Charleston, WV 25311
2 beds
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Kanawha City house for rent in Charleston
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
House for rent
12h ago
84 Silver Maple Rdg, Charleston, WV 25306
1–4 beds
1–3 baths
$1,395–$2,910
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Charleston
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,500
House for rent
22h ago
House for rent in Charleston
1901 Pinewood Dr, Charleston, WV 25320
3 beds
2 baths
$2,500
$2,400
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 1
7h ago
922 Greendale Dr, Charleston, WV 25302
2 beds
1 bath
$699
House for rent
Available Jul 31
12h ago
84 Silver Maple Rdg, Charleston, WV 25306
1–4 beds
1–3 baths
$1,395–$2,910
Apartment for rent
13h ago
North Charleston house for rent in Charleston
3 beds
2 baths
$1,800
House for rent
1d ago
Kanawha City house for rent in Charleston
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
House for rent
1d ago
1507 Jackson St, Charleston, WV 25311
1 bed
1 bath
$775
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1402 Lee St E, Charleston, WV 25301
1 bed
1 bath
$620
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Oakwood house for rent in Charleston
600 Churchill Dr, Charleston, WV 25314
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Charleston
1800 Roundhill Rd #1, Charleston, WV 25314
1 bed
1 bath
$1,450
Condo for rent
Available Jul 18
12h ago
84 Silver Maple Rdg, Charleston, WV 25306
1–4 beds
1–3 baths
$1,395–$2,910
Apartment for rent
22h ago
House for rent in Charleston
1901 Pinewood Dr, Charleston, WV 25320
3 beds
2 baths
$2,500
$2,400
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
Kanawha City house for rent in Charleston
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
House for rent
2d ago
1625 7th Ave, Charleston, WV 25387
2 beds
2 baths
$651–$756
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Charleston, WV
Quick answers to common questions about the Charleston rental market.
How much is rent in Charleston?
The average rent in Charleston is $975 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Charleston?
Average rent prices in Charleston have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.
How does Charleston rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Charleston is 49% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $955 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Charleston?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Charleston are East End ($910/mo), Fort Hill ($910/mo), and West Side ($950/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Charleston?
To comfortably afford rent in Charleston, you'd need to earn approximately $39,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Charleston?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Charleston average around $790/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,040/month.
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).