Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Average rent in
Charleston, WV

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.

$1.02

average price per square foot

Median rent

$940

increased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

32

for rent on Zumper.com

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.

$1.02

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

17%
58%
17%
6%
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 3% 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 $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%

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%

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$940
decreased by51%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$825
decreased by57%

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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Average rent in
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Barboursville

$825

decreased by31%

Last year

Beaver

$1,200

decreased by33%

Last year

Beckley

$992

decreased by25%

Last year

Belle

$899

increased by51%

Last year

Cross Lanes

$910

decreased by4%

Last year

Dunbar

$910

increased by17%

Last year

Huntington

$900

increased by1%

Last year

Hurricane

$1,200

increased by1%

Last year

Louisa

$950

increased by15%

Last year

Nitro

$1,075

increased by21%

Last year

Saint Albans

$950

increased by31%

Last year

Scott Depot

$950

decreased by18%

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

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

2331 1/2 Washington Street West

2331 Washington Street West, Charleston, WV 25387

1 bed

1 bath

$500

Apartment for rent

1529 Lee St E #C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East End apartment for rent in Charleston

Apartment for rent

529 Nancy Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

529 Nancy Street

529 Nancy St, Charleston, WV 25311

1–3 beds

1 bath

$700–$850

Apartment for rent

1427 Lewis - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

1427 Lewis

1427 Lewis St, Charleston, WV 25301

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

Greenbriar Gardens

700 Canterbury Dr, Charleston, WV 25314

2 beds

1 bath

$810

Apartment for rent

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

411 S Ruffner Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Charleston

Non Professional renters only

411 S Ruffner Rd, Charleston, WV 25314

2 beds

2 baths

$900

House for rent

Available Jan 10

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

Olde English II

4932 Washington St W, Charleston, WV 25313

2 beds

1 bath

$910

Apartment for rent