Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 16, 2025

Average rent in
Charleston, WV

Last updated on December 16, 2025

Last updated on December 16, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Charleston, WV is $1,142. This is -40%, or $757, lower than the national average.

$1.07

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,142

increased by27%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

32

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Charleston, WV is $1,142. This is -40%, or $757, lower than the national average.

$1.07

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

17%
53%
20%
6%
5%
$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 27% 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 $910. A 1-bedroom apartment in Charleston, WV costs about $810 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,465. Houses for rent in Charleston, WV are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,275.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$875

7%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,387

7%

35%

3 bedroom

$1,500

7%

15%

4 bedroom

$1,800

8%

36%

Studio

$910

No Change

13%

Studio

Average rent

$910

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$875

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,387

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

35%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

36%

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$1,142
decreased by40%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$990
decreased by48%

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.

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Average rent in
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Barboursville

$990

increased by12%

Last year

Beaver

$1,100

increased by80%

Last year

Beckley

$1,000

decreased by36%

Last year

Belle

$887

increased by23%

Last year

Cross Lanes

$1,225

increased by17%

Last year

Dunbar

$910

increased by3%

Last year

Huntington

$882

increased by7%

Last year

Hurricane

$1,300

increased by11%

Last year

Louisa

$750

N/A

Last year

Nitro

$852

decreased by17%

Last year

Saint Albans

$1,075

increased by8%

Last year

Scott Depot

$1,350

decreased by8%

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

3d 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

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

3d 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

4d ago

8.3

Very good

922 Greendale Drive

922 Greendale Drive, Charleston, WV 25302

2 beds

1 bath

$860

House for rent

Available May 20

3d ago

8.3

Very good

Olde English II

4932 Washington St W, Charleston, WV 25313

2 beds

1 bath

$910

Apartment for rent

301 Beauregard Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East End house for rent in Charleston

House for rent

1207 Red Oak Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Charleston

3 BR 1 Bath house

1207 Red Oak Street, Charleston, WV 25302

3 beds

1 bath

$1,000

House for rent

891 South Park Road #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Charleston

891 South Park Road - 1

891 South Park Road #1, Charleston, WV 25304

3 beds

2 baths

$1,250

House for rent

Available Dec 1