Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 18, 2026
Average rent in
Downtown Charleston, Charleston, WV
Average rent in
Last updated on June 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Downtown Charleston
$1,100/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Downtown 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 Downtown Charleston
16
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $895, whereas a house costs $1,475. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Charleston run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $910.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $810 |  3% | 5% | |
1 bedroom | $750 | 7% | - | |
2 bedroom | $1,232 | 6% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,400 | 13% | - | |
4 bedroom | $1,800 | 9% | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
East End | $892 | |
Edgewood | $910 | |
Kanawha City | $1,100 | |
South Hills | $1,300 | |
South Ruffner | $1,150 | |
West Side | $992 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $895 | 12% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,062 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,475 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$810
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$750
Last 30 days
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,232
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
13%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
9%
East End
Average rent
$892
Edgewood
Average rent
$910
Kanawha City
Average rent
$1,100
South Hills
Average rent
$1,300
South Ruffner
Average rent
$1,150
West Side
Average rent
$992
Apartments
Average rent
$895
Last 30 days
12%
Condos
Average rent
$1,062
Houses
Average rent
$1,475
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
44%lower than the national median
54%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Charleston, Charleston, WV is 23% higher than the median rent in East End, Charleston, WV.
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1d ago
1 One Morris St., Charleston, WV 25301
Studio
1 bath
$810
Apartment for rent
7h ago
1202 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, WV 25301
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,100–$1,500
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1d ago
Downtown Charleston house for rent in Charleston
401 Bibby St Apt H, Charleston, WV 25301
3 beds
2 baths
$1,250
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5d+ ago
Downtown Charleston apartment for rent in Charleston
1 bed
1 bath
$1,350
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Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Downtown Charleston apartment for rent in Charleston
1 bed
1 bath
$1,350
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Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Downtown Charleston house for rent in Charleston
401 Bibby St Apt B, Charleston, WV 25301
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,350
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1d ago
Downtown Charleston house for rent in Charleston
401 Bibby St Apt H, Charleston, WV 25301
3 beds
2 baths
$1,250
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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
1d ago
Downtown Charleston house for rent in Charleston
401 Bibby St Apt H, Charleston, WV 25301
3 beds
2 baths
$1,250
House for rent
7h ago
1202 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, WV 25301
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,100–$1,500
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1 One Morris St., Charleston, WV 25301
Studio
1 bath
$810
Apartment for rent
7h ago
1202 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, WV 25301
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,100–$1,500
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
1d ago
Downtown Charleston house for rent in Charleston
401 Bibby St Apt H, Charleston, WV 25301
3 beds
2 baths
$1,250
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 $1,100 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Downtown Charleston?
Average rent prices in Downtown Charleston have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
How does Downtown Charleston rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downtown Charleston is 44% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $850 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 $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).