Bedroom count
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Last updated on August 22, 2026
Average rent in
North Charleston, Charleston, WV
Average rent in
Last updated on August 22, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in North Charleston
$950/mo
19%vs previous year
The average rent in North Charleston is $950 per month as of August 2026. This is 51% below the national average rent, or $975 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in North Charleston
15
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of North Charleston rentals at each price point
Rent trends in North Charleston, Charleston, WV
Average rent prices in North Charleston have increased by 100% over the last month and have increased by 19% 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
North Charleston, Charleston, WV
Rent prices in North Charleston vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in North Charleston is $810, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in North Charleston run $800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $725.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $810 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $850 | 8% | 40% | |
2 bedroom | $930 |  19% | 24% | |
3 bedroom | $1,800 | 29% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,475 | - | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Charleston | $910 | |
East End | $1,000 | |
Kanawha City | $1,800 | |
South Hills | $995 | |
South Ruffner | $1,100 | |
West Side | $995 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $810 | 21% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,050 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,800 | 100% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$810
1 bedroom
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
40%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$930
Last 30 days
19%
Last year
24%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
29%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,475
Downtown Charleston
Average rent
$910
East End
Average rent
$1,000
Kanawha City
Average rent
$1,800
South Hills
Average rent
$995
South Ruffner
Average rent
$1,100
West Side
Average rent
$995
Apartments
Average rent
$810
Last 30 days
21%
Condos
Average rent
$1,050
Houses
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
100%
The table above reflects average rent prices in North 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 North Charleston, Charleston, WV compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in North Charleston and Downtown Charleston by all bedroom counts and property types.
North Charleston
51%lower than the national median
53%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in North Charleston, Charleston, WV is 4% higher than the median rent in Downtown Charleston, Charleston, WV.
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5d+ ago
North Charleston apartment for rent in Charleston
2 beds
1 bath
$725
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 17
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North Charleston apartment for rent in Charleston
2 beds
1 bath
$725
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 17
5d+ ago
North Charleston condo for rent in Charleston
1 bed
1 bath
$650
Condo for rent
Available Oct 2
5d+ ago
North Charleston apartment for rent in Charleston
2 beds
1 bath
$725
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 17
5d+ ago
North Charleston condo for rent in Charleston
1 bed
1 bath
$650
Condo for rent
Available Oct 2
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Frequently asked questions for North Charleston, Charleston, WV
Quick answers to common questions about the North Charleston rental market.
How much is rent in North Charleston?
The average rent in North Charleston is $950 per month as of August 15, 2026.
Is rent up or down in North Charleston?
Average rent prices in North Charleston have increased by 100% over the last month and have increased by 19% since last year.
How does North Charleston rent compare to the national average?
Rent in North Charleston is 51% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $975 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in North Charleston?
To comfortably afford rent in North Charleston, you'd need to earn approximately $38,000/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).