Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on March 16, 2026
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.
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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.
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 1% 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 $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% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Charleston | $910 | |
East End | $750 | |
Edgewood | $850 | |
Kanawha City | $810 | |
Loudon Heights | $910 | |
North Charleston | $810 | |
Oakwood | $910 | |
South Hills | $910 | |
South Ruffner | $910 | |
West Side | $850 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $905 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,200 | 7% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,200 | 4% | No Change |
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%
East End
Average rent
$750
Downtown Charleston
Average rent
$910
West Side
Average rent
$850
Edgewood
Average rent
$850
North Charleston
Average rent
$810
Kanawha City
Average rent
$810
Oakwood
Average rent
$910
Loudon Heights
Average rent
$910
South Ruffner
Average rent
$910
South Hills
Average rent
$910
Apartments
Average rent
$905
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
7%
Houses
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
4%
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 11% lower 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 |
4d ago
529 Nancy St, Charleston, WV 25311
1–3 beds
1 bath
$700–$850
Apartment for rent
2d ago
700 Canterbury Dr, Charleston, WV 25314
2 beds
1 bath
$810
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1625 7th Ave, Charleston, WV 25387
2 beds
2 baths
$836
Apartment for rent
3d ago
922 Greendale Dr, Charleston, WV 25302
2 beds
1 bath
$860
House for rent
Available May 20
2d ago
4932 Washington St W, Charleston, WV 25313
2 beds
1 bath
$910
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
North Charleston house for rent in Charleston
2 beds
1 bath
$925
House for rent
Available Mar 13
1d ago
1422 Lewis St, Charleston, WV 25301
3 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1612 Quarrier St, Charleston, WV 25311
3 beds
2 baths
$1,250
Apartment for rent
2d ago
84 Silver Maple Rdg, Charleston, WV 25306
1–4 beds
1–3 baths
$1,185–$2,910
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Charleston condo for rent in Charleston
2 beds
2 baths
$2,900
Condo for rent
Available Mar 2
2d ago
1202 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, WV 25301
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,000–$1,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
East End apartment for rent in Charleston
2106 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, WV 25311
1 bed
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 13
2d ago
1528 Lewis St, Charleston, WV 25311
1 bed
1 bath
$975
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Charleston
889 S Park Rd #1, Charleston, WV 25304
1 bed
1 bath
$950
House for rent
Available Jan 29
2d ago
5494 W Washington Street, Charleston, WV 25313
Studio
1 bath
$810–$910
Apartment for rent
2d ago
5494 W Washington Street, Charleston, WV 25313
Studio
1 bath
$810–$910
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1625 7th Ave, Charleston, WV 25387
2 beds
2 baths
$836
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3702 Venable Ave, Charleston, WV 25304
1 bed
1 bath
$725
Apartment for rent
2d ago
805 Somerset Dr, Charleston, WV 25302
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1528 Lewis St, Charleston, WV 25311
1 bed
1 bath
$975
Apartment for rent
2d ago
84 Silver Maple Rdg, Charleston, WV 25306
1–4 beds
1–3 baths
$1,185–$2,910
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Downtown Charleston apartment for rent in Charleston
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 12
3d ago
922 Greendale Dr, Charleston, WV 25302
2 beds
1 bath
$860
House for rent
Available May 20
5d+ ago
710 Kanawha Blvd W, Charleston, WV 25302
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
710 Kanawha Blvd W, Charleston, WV 25302
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1625 7th Ave, Charleston, WV 25387
2 beds
2 baths
$836
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1402 Lee St E, Charleston, WV 25301
1 bed
1 bath
$620
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1507 Jackson St, Charleston, WV 25311
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1422 Lewis St, Charleston, WV 25301
3 beds
1 bath
$995
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 Mar 1
4d ago
529 Nancy St, Charleston, WV 25311
1–3 beds
1 bath
$700–$850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Charleston
3 beds
2 baths
$1,485
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 17
2d ago
1607 Bigley Ave, Charleston, WV 25302
Studio
1 bath
$795–$995
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1202 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, WV 25301
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,000–$1,900
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1402 Lee St E, Charleston, WV 25301
1 bed
1 bath
$620
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1528 Lewis St, Charleston, WV 25311
1 bed
1 bath
$975
Apartment for rent
2d ago
84 Silver Maple Rdg, Charleston, WV 25306
1–4 beds
1–3 baths
$1,185–$2,910
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Downtown Charleston apartment for rent in Charleston
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 12
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 Mar 1
5d+ ago
East End apartment for rent in Charleston
2106 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, WV 25311
1 bed
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 13