Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 4, 2026
Last updated on May 4, 2026
Last updated on May 4, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown Charleston, Charleston, WV is $1,175. This is -40%, or $775, lower than the national average.
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As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown Charleston, Charleston, WV is $1,175. This is -40%, or $775, 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 decreased by 9% in the last month and have decreased by 10% 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 $1,100. A 1-bedroom apartment in Downtown Charleston, Charleston, WV costs about $1,100 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 $1,140.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $737 | No Change | 26% | |
2 bedroom | $1,075 | 25% | 14% | |
3 bedroom | $1,495 | 13% | 25% | |
4 bedroom | $1,700 | 9% | - | |
Studio | $810 | 8% | 10% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
East End | $910 | |
Edgewood | $885 | |
Kanawha City | $892 | |
South Hills | $850 | |
South Ruffner | $1,075 | |
West Side | $880 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,100 | 17% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,600 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,140 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$810
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
10%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$737
Last year
26%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,075
Last 30 days
25%
Last year
14%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
25%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
9%
East End
Average rent
$910
Edgewood
Average rent
$885
Kanawha City
Average rent
$892
South Hills
Average rent
$850
South Ruffner
Average rent
$1,075
West Side
Average rent
$880
Apartments
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
17%
Condos
Average rent
$1,600
Houses
Average rent
$1,140
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
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lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Charleston, Charleston, WV is 29% higher than the median rent in East End, Charleston, WV.
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