Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 1, 2026
Last updated on May 1, 2026
Last updated on May 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Charleston, WV is $985. This is -49%, or $964, lower than the national average.
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As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Charleston, WV is $985. This is -49%, or $964, 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 $910. A 1-bedroom apartment in Charleston, WV costs about $810 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,350. Houses for rent in Charleston, WV are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,100.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $750 | 6% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,100 | 4% | 14% | |
3 bedroom | $1,400 | 18% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $2,487 | 3% | 79% | |
Studio | $810 | No Change | 10% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Charleston | $900 | |
East End | $900 | |
Edgewood | $910 | |
Fort Hill | $910 | |
Kanawha City | $880 | |
Loudon Heights | $825 | |
North Charleston | $910 | |
South Hills | $910 | |
South Ruffner | $989 | |
West Side | $810 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $910 | 8% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,350 | 25% | - | |
Houses | $1,100 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$810
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
10%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$750
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
14%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
18%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,487
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
79%
East End
Average rent
$900
Downtown Charleston
Average rent
$900
West Side
Average rent
$810
Edgewood
Average rent
$910
North Charleston
Average rent
$910
South Ruffner
Average rent
$989
Kanawha City
Average rent
$880
Loudon Heights
Average rent
$825
South Hills
Average rent
$910
Fort Hill
Average rent
$910
Apartments
Average rent
$910
Last 30 days
8%
Condos
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
25%
Houses
Average rent
$1,100
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 14% lower than the median rent in Barboursville, WV.
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$1,150
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$1,195
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$950
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Belle
$895
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Cross Lanes
$910
Last year
Dunbar
$900
Last year
Huntington
$995
Last year
Hurricane
$1,300
Last year
Louisa
$750
Last year
Nitro
$910
Last year
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$1,225
Last year
Scott Depot
$1,112
Last year
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 |
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Charleston
5221 Chesterfield Ave #5221, Charleston, WV 25304
3 beds
2 baths
$795
House for rent
Available Aug 25
5d+ ago
922 Greendale Dr, Charleston, WV 25302
2 beds
1 bath
$860
House for rent
Available May 20
3d ago
917 Carte St, Charleston, WV 25311
2 beds
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
518 Jacob St, Charleston, WV 25301
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Charleston
411 S Ruffner Rd, Charleston, WV 25314
2 beds
2 baths
$900
House for rent
Available Jan 10
5d+ ago
4932 Washington St W, Charleston, WV 25313
2 beds
1 bath
$910
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
West Side house for rent in Charleston
2 beds
1 bath
$985
House for rent
3d ago
1508 1/2 Lee St E, Charleston, WV 25311
3 beds
2 baths
$1,200
Apartment for rent
6h ago
84 Silver Maple Rdg, Charleston, WV 25306
1–4 beds
1–3 baths
$1,185–$2,910
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1607 Bigley Ave, Charleston, WV 25302
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$795–$1,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1202 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, WV 25301
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100–$1,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
5494 W Washington Street, Charleston, WV 25313
Studio
1 bath
$810–$910
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
5494 W Washington Street, Charleston, WV 25313
Studio
1 bath
$810–$910
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
5494 W Washington Street, Charleston, WV 25313
Studio
1 bath
$810–$910
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1 One Morris St., Charleston, WV 25301
Studio
1 bath
$810
Apartment for rent
1d ago
710 Kanawha Blvd W, Charleston, WV 25302
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
6h ago
84 Silver Maple Rdg, Charleston, WV 25306
1–4 beds
1–3 baths
$1,185–$2,910
Apartment for rent
13h ago
West Side townhouse for rent in Charleston
1451 6th Ave #1451, Charleston, WV 25387
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
House for rent
Available Apr 28
1d ago
710 Kanawha Blvd W, Charleston, WV 25302
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
805 Somerset Dr, Charleston, WV 25302
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
922 Greendale Dr, Charleston, WV 25302
2 beds
1 bath
$860
House for rent
Available May 20
5d+ ago
Edgewood house for rent in Charleston
935 Somerset Dr, Charleston, WV 25302
3 beds
2 baths
$1,495
House for rent
Available Apr 23
5d+ ago
House for rent in Charleston
411 S Ruffner Rd, Charleston, WV 25314
2 beds
2 baths
$900
House for rent
Available Jan 10
5d+ ago
West Side house for rent in Charleston
2 beds
1 bath
$985
House for rent
1d ago
710 Kanawha Blvd W, Charleston, WV 25302
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
4d ago
407 Ohio Ave, Charleston, WV 25302
1 bed
1 bath
$725
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1402 Lee St E, Charleston, WV 25301
1 bed
1 bath
$620
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1607 Bigley Ave, Charleston, WV 25302
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$795–$1,495
Apartment for rent
1d ago
529 Nancy St, Charleston, WV 25311
1–2 beds
1 bath
$700–$850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Charleston
411 S Ruffner Rd, Charleston, WV 25314
2 beds
2 baths
$900
House for rent
Available Jan 10
5d+ ago
Downtown Charleston house for rent in Charleston
401 Bibby St Apt B, Charleston, WV 25301
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,350
House for rent
1h ago
2331 1/2 Washington St W, Charleston, WV 25387
1 bed
1 bath
$600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1607 Bigley Ave, Charleston, WV 25302
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$795–$1,495
Apartment for rent
6h ago
84 Silver Maple Rdg, Charleston, WV 25306
1–4 beds
1–3 baths
$1,185–$2,910
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Charleston
92 Mooney Ln, Charleston, WV 25314
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
House for rent
5d+ ago
East End apartment for rent in Charleston
1 bed
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Charleston house for rent in Charleston
401 Bibby St Apt B, Charleston, WV 25301
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,350
House for rent