Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Average rent in
Charleston, WV
Average rent in
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Charleston
$1,000/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in Charleston is $1,000 per month as of September 2026. This is 47% below the national average rent, or $900 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Charleston
41
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 $900, whereas a house costs $1,775. 1-bedroom apartments in Charleston run $790 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $900.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $810 | No Change |  20% | |
1 bedroom | $782 | 2% | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $930 | 4% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,800 | 3% | 15% | |
4 bedroom | $2,500 | 5% | 7% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Charleston | $900 | |
East End | $850 | |
Edgewood | $925 | |
Fort Hill | $910 | |
Kanawha City | $900 | |
Loudon Heights | $995 | |
North Charleston | $810 | |
Oakwood | $1,075 | |
South Hills | $1,100 | |
West Side | $782 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $900 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $985 | 10% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,775 | 2% | 6% |
Studio
Average rent
$810
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
20%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$782
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$930
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
15%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
7%
Downtown Charleston
Average rent
$900
East End
Average rent
$850
West Side
Average rent
$782
North Charleston
Average rent
$810
Edgewood
Average rent
$925
Loudon Heights
Average rent
$995
Kanawha City
Average rent
$900
Oakwood
Average rent
$1,075
South Hills
Average rent
$1,100
Fort Hill
Average rent
$910
Apartments
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$985
Last 30 days
10%
Houses
Average rent
$1,775
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
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
47%lower than the national median
53%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Charleston, WV is 12% higher than the median rent in Barboursville, WV.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$895
10%$1,122
25%$1,195
13%$910
60%$1,007
1%$910
10%$997
11%$1,200
8%$750
7%$950
29%$1,010
21%$950
27%Cost of living in Charleston, WV
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
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
1h ago
922 Greendale Dr, Charleston, WV 25302
2 beds
1 bath
$699
House for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
North Charleston apartment for rent in Charleston
2 beds
1 bath
$725
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 17
3d ago
1000 Dickinson Mobile Home Park, Charleston, WV 25306
2 beds
1–2 baths
$850–$900
Apartment for rent
3h ago
917 Carte St, Charleston, WV 25311
2 beds
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
7h ago
84 Silver Maple Rdg, Charleston, WV 25306
1–4 beds
1–3 baths
$1,250–$3,475
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Kanawha City house for rent in Charleston
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
House for rent
11h ago
Downtown Charleston apartment for rent in Charleston
1108 Kanawha Blvd E #205, Charleston, WV 25301
1 bed
1 bath
$2,250
Apartment 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
1h ago
922 Greendale Dr, Charleston, WV 25302
2 beds
1 bath
$699
House for rent
Available Sep 15
2h ago
1625 7th Ave, Charleston, WV 25387
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$756–$765
Apartment for rent
7h ago
84 Silver Maple Rdg, Charleston, WV 25306
1–4 beds
1–3 baths
$1,250–$3,475
Apartment for rent
10h ago
1628 Quarrier St, Charleston, WV 25311
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
10h ago
1628 Quarrier St, Charleston, WV 25311
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
3d ago
407 Ohio Ave, Charleston, WV 25302
1 bed
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1507 Jackson St, Charleston, WV 25311
1 bed
1 bath
$775
Apartment for rent
3h ago
917 Carte St, Charleston, WV 25311
2 beds
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
7h ago
84 Silver Maple Rdg, Charleston, WV 25306
1–4 beds
1–3 baths
$1,250–$3,475
Apartment for rent
1d ago
West Side house for rent in Charleston
11A Vine St #NA, Charleston, WV 25302
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,425
House for rent
Available Sep 21
1d ago
House for rent in Charleston
808 Hunt Ave #NA, Charleston, WV 25302
4 beds
1.5 baths
$1,425
House for rent
Available Sep 21
5d+ ago
1402 Lee St E, Charleston, WV 25301
1 bed
1 bath
$620
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 $1,000 per month as of September 12, 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 47% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $900 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Charleston?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Charleston are West Side ($782/mo), North Charleston ($810/mo), and East End ($850/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Charleston?
To comfortably afford rent in Charleston, you'd need to earn approximately $40,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Charleston?
May offers the best rental deals in Charleston, with prices running about 17% lower than January's peak rates. December also shows less competition among renters, while August tends to be the most competitive 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).