Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 1, 2026
Average rent in
Downtown Charleston, Charleston, WV
Average rent in
Last updated on November 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Downtown Charleston
$910/mo
33%vs previous year
The average rent in Downtown Charleston is $910 per month as of October 2026. This is 52% below the national average rent, or $990 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downtown Charleston
19
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 increased by 36% over the last month and have decreased by 33% 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 $906, whereas a house costs $1,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Charleston run $795 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $910.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $810 | 15% | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $790 | 7% | 33% | |
2 bedroom | $910 | 9% | 33% | |
3 bedroom | $1,425 | No Change | 30% | |
4 bedroom | $1,800 | 8% | 26% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
East End | $900 | |
Edgewood | $910 | |
Kanawha City | $810 | |
South Hills | $910 | |
South Ruffner | $875 | |
West Side | $910 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $906 |  36% | No Change | |
Condos | $650 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,400 | No Change | 22% |
Studio
Average rent
$810
Last 30 days
15%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$790
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
33%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$910
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
33%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,425
Last year
30%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
26%
East End
Average rent
$900
Edgewood
Average rent
$910
Kanawha City
Average rent
$810
South Hills
Average rent
$910
South Ruffner
Average rent
$875
West Side
Average rent
$910
Apartments
Average rent
$906
Last 30 days
36%
Last year
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$650
Houses
Average rent
$1,400
Last year
22%
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
52%lower than the national median
53%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Charleston, Charleston, WV is 1% higher than the median rent in East End, Charleston, WV.
Average rent in nearby neighborhoods
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Discover rentals in Downtown Charleston, Charleston, WV
1d ago
606 Morris St, Charleston, WV 25301
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$487–$976
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Charleston apartment for rent in Charleston
2 beds
2 baths
$1,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Downtown Charleston apartment for rent in Charleston
1108 Kanawha Blvd E #205, Charleston, WV 25301
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
1202 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, WV 25301
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
606 Morris St, Charleston, WV 25301
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$487–$976
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Downtown Charleston apartment for rent in Charleston
1313 Lee St E, Charleston, WV 25301
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Downtown Charleston apartment for rent in Charleston
1 bed
1 bath
$1,275
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Downtown Charleston apartment for rent in Charleston
2 beds
2 baths
$1,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
1d ago
606 Morris St, Charleston, WV 25301
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$487–$976
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Downtown Charleston apartment for rent in Charleston
1313 Lee St E, Charleston, WV 25301
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
1 One Morris St., Charleston, WV 25301
Studio
1 bath
$810
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Downtown Charleston apartment for rent in Charleston
1 bed
1 bath
$1,275
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
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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 $910 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Downtown Charleston?
Average rent prices in Downtown Charleston have increased by 36% over the last month and have decreased by 33% since last year.
How does Downtown Charleston rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downtown Charleston is 52% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $990 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).