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Last updated on September 17, 2026
Average rent in
Downtown Charleston, Charleston, WV
Average rent in
Last updated on September 17, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Downtown Charleston
$900/mo
25%vs previous year
The average rent in Downtown Charleston is $900 per month as of September 2026. This is 53% below the national average rent, or $1,000 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downtown Charleston
17
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Downtown Charleston rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Downtown Charleston, Charleston, WV
Average rent prices in Downtown Charleston have decreased by 21% over the last month and have decreased by 25% 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
Downtown Charleston, Charleston, WV
Rent prices in Downtown Charleston vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Charleston is $910, whereas a house costs $1,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Charleston run $765 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $684.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $810 | 2% |  3% | |
1 bedroom | $950 | 9% | 17% | |
2 bedroom | $900 | 4% | 26% | |
3 bedroom | $1,440 | 17% | - | |
4 bedroom | $2,000 | 9% | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
East End | $850 | |
Edgewood | $925 | |
Kanawha City | $900 | |
South Hills | $1,100 | |
South Ruffner | $900 | |
West Side | $782 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $910 | 6% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,450 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,200 | 7% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$810
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
17%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
26%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,440
Last 30 days
17%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
9%
East End
Average rent
$850
Edgewood
Average rent
$925
Kanawha City
Average rent
$900
South Hills
Average rent
$1,100
South Ruffner
Average rent
$900
West Side
Average rent
$782
Apartments
Average rent
$910
Last 30 days
6%
Condos
Average rent
$1,450
Houses
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
7%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Downtown Charleston, 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 Downtown Charleston, Charleston, WV compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Downtown Charleston and East End by all bedroom counts and property types.
Downtown Charleston
53%lower than the national median
55%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Charleston, Charleston, WV is 6% higher than the median rent in East End, Charleston, WV.
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5d+ ago
Downtown Charleston house for rent in Charleston
400 Clendenin St Apt G, Charleston, WV 25301
2 beds
2 baths
$1,000
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2d 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
3d ago
1202 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, WV 25301
Studio
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1 One Morris St., Charleston, WV 25301
Studio
1 bath
$810
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5d+ ago
Downtown Charleston apartment for rent in Charleston
2 beds
2 baths
$1,500
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
2d 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
1d ago
1 One Morris St., Charleston, WV 25301
Studio
1 bath
$810
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Charleston apartment for rent in Charleston
2 beds
2 baths
$1,500
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Downtown Charleston house for rent in Charleston
400 Clendenin St Apt G, Charleston, WV 25301
2 beds
2 baths
$1,000
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Downtown Charleston, Charleston, WV
Quick answers to common questions about the Downtown Charleston rental market.
How much is rent in Downtown Charleston?
The average rent in Downtown Charleston is $900 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Downtown Charleston?
Average rent prices in Downtown Charleston have decreased by 21% over the last month and have decreased by 25% since last year.
How does Downtown Charleston rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downtown Charleston is 53% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,000 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Downtown Charleston?
To comfortably afford rent in Downtown Charleston, you'd need to earn approximately $36,000/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).