Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Average rent in
Charleston, WV
Average rent in
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Charleston
$1,100/mo
17%vs previous year
The average rent in Charleston is $1,100 per month as of June 2026. This is 44% below the national average rent, or $850 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Charleston
31
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 17% 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 $1,100, whereas a house costs $1,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Charleston run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,480.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $810 | No Change |  21% | |
1 bedroom | $822 | 3% | 13% | |
2 bedroom | $985 | 4% | 16% | |
3 bedroom | $1,410 | 11% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $2,000 | 7% | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Charleston | $1,100 | |
East End | $892 | |
Edgewood | $910 | |
Fort Hill | $1,200 | |
Kanawha City | $1,100 | |
Loudon Heights | $975 | |
North Charleston | $910 | |
Oakwood | $1,100 | |
South Hills | $1,300 | |
West Side | $992 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,100 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,200 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,100 | 19% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$810
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
21%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$822
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
13%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$985
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
16%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,410
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
4%
Downtown Charleston
Average rent
$1,100
East End
Average rent
$892
West Side
Average rent
$992
North Charleston
Average rent
$910
South Hills
Average rent
$1,300
Kanawha City
Average rent
$1,100
Edgewood
Average rent
$910
Oakwood
Average rent
$1,100
Loudon Heights
Average rent
$975
Fort Hill
Average rent
$1,200
Apartments
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
19%
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
44%lower than the national median
51%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
$960
39%$950
146%$1,195
40%$910
53%$980
8%$1,125
40%$995
11%$1,400
6%$712
$910
5%$1,325
28%$1,100
28%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
3d ago
922 Greendale Dr, Charleston, WV 25302
2 beds
1 bath
$699
House for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
1044 Bridge Rd, Charleston, WV 25314
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
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
5d+ ago
North Charleston house for rent in Charleston
2 beds
1 bath
$850
House for rent
2h ago
84 Silver Maple Rdg, Charleston, WV 25306
1–4 beds
1–3 baths
$1,250–$2,910
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Loudon Heights house for rent in Charleston
4 beds
4 baths
$2,550
House for rent
19h ago
Kanawha City house for rent in Charleston
610 41st St Se, Charleston, WV 25304
2 beds
2 baths
$1,700
$1,600
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Downtown Charleston apartment for rent in Charleston
1 bed
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
2h ago
84 Silver Maple Rdg, Charleston, WV 25306
1–4 beds
1–3 baths
$1,250–$2,910
Apartment for rent
3d ago
922 Greendale Dr, Charleston, WV 25302
2 beds
1 bath
$699
House for rent
Available Jun 15
4d ago
710 Kanawha Blvd W, Charleston, WV 25302
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
North Charleston house for rent in Charleston
426 21st St W #1, Charleston, WV 25387
3 beds
1 bath
$1,400
House for rent
Available Jul 1
4d ago
710 Kanawha Blvd W, Charleston, WV 25302
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1044 Bridge Rd, Charleston, WV 25314
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
1d ago
407 Ohio Ave, Charleston, WV 25302
1 bed
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
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
2h ago
84 Silver Maple Rdg, Charleston, WV 25306
1–4 beds
1–3 baths
$1,250–$2,910
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Kanawha City house for rent in Charleston
610 41st St Se, Charleston, WV 25304
2 beds
2 baths
$1,700
$1,600
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 1
4d ago
1202 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, WV 25301
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,100–$1,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
South Hills condo for rent in Charleston
1118 Forest Rd #A, Charleston, WV 25314
3 beds
1 bath
$1,400
$1,300
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Jun 8
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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 $1,100 per month as of June 13, 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 17% since last year.
How does Charleston rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Charleston is 44% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $850 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Charleston?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Charleston are East End ($892/mo), North Charleston ($910/mo), and Edgewood ($910/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Charleston?
To comfortably afford rent in Charleston, you'd need to earn approximately $44,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).