Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on January 30, 2026
Last updated on January 30, 2026
Last updated on January 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown Charleston, Charleston, WV is $1,050. This is -45%, or $850, lower than the national average.
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As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown Charleston, Charleston, WV is $1,050. This is -45%, or $850, 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 Downtown Charleston, Charleston, WV have remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 21% 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 Downtown Charleston, Charleston, WV is $910. A 1-bedroom apartment in Downtown Charleston, Charleston, WV costs about $850 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,350. Houses for rent in Downtown Charleston, Charleston, WV are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,250.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $899 | 5% | 43% | |
2 bedroom | $910 | 8% | 23% | |
3 bedroom | $1,425 | 13% | - | |
4 bedroom | $3,500 | 9% | 7% | |
Studio | $810 | 14% | 6% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
East End | $800 | |
Edgewood | $950 | |
Kanawha City | $750 | |
South Hills | $910 | |
South Ruffner | $910 | |
West Side | $1,000 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $910 | 9% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,550 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,250 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$810
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$899
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
43%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$910
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
23%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,425
Last 30 days
13%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
7%
East End
Average rent
$800
Edgewood
Average rent
$950
Kanawha City
Average rent
$750
South Hills
Average rent
$910
South Ruffner
Average rent
$910
West Side
Average rent
$1,000
Apartments
Average rent
$910
Last 30 days
9%
Condos
Average rent
$1,550
Houses
Average rent
$1,250
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.
Median rent prices in Downtown Charleston, Charleston, WV for all bedroom counts and property types compared to East End, Charleston, WV.
Downtown Charleston
lower than the national median
lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Charleston, Charleston, WV is 31% higher than the median rent in East End, Charleston, WV.
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5d+ ago
Downtown Charleston apartment for rent in Charleston
1330 Virginia St E #7, Charleston, WV 25301
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 26
5d+ ago
Downtown Charleston apartment for rent in Charleston
502 Dickinson St #106, Charleston, WV 25301
2 beds
1 bath
$970
Apartment 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 baths
$1,350
House for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Charleston condo for rent in Charleston
2 beds
2 baths
$2,900
Condo for rent
Available Jan 16
5d+ ago
Downtown Charleston apartment for rent in Charleston
502 Dickinson St #106, Charleston, WV 25301
2 beds
1 bath
$970
Apartment 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 baths
$1,350
House for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Charleston apartment for rent in Charleston
1330 Virginia St E #7, Charleston, WV 25301
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 26
5d+ ago
Downtown Charleston house for rent in Charleston
401 Bibby St Apt B, Charleston, WV 25301
2 beds
2 baths
$1,350
House for rent
5d+ ago
1 One Morris St., Charleston, WV 25301
Studio
1 bath
$810
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Charleston apartment for rent in Charleston
502 Dickinson St #106, Charleston, WV 25301
2 beds
1 bath
$970
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 10
7h ago
1202 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, WV 25301
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,000–$1,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Charleston condo for rent in Charleston
2 beds
2 baths
$2,900
Condo for rent
Available Jan 16
7h ago
1202 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, WV 25301
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,000–$1,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Charleston apartment for rent in Charleston
1330 Virginia St E #7, Charleston, WV 25301
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 26
5d+ ago
Downtown Charleston condo for rent in Charleston
2 beds
2 baths
$2,900
Condo for rent
Available Jan 16
5d+ ago
Downtown Charleston house for rent in Charleston
401 Bibby St Apt B, Charleston, WV 25301
2 beds
2 baths
$1,350
House for rent