Last updated on June 13, 2026

Average rent in
Dunbar, WV

Median rent

Median rent in Dunbar

$1,125/mo

increased by28%

vs previous year

The average rent in Dunbar is $1,125 per month as of June 2026. This is 42% below the national average rent, or $825 less per month.

$1.19

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Dunbar

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Dunbar rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Dunbar, WV

Average rent prices in Dunbar have decreased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 28% 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 Dunbar, WV

Rent prices in Dunbar vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Dunbar is $1,100, whereas a house costs $1,550. 1-bedroom apartments in Dunbar run $1,045 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,150.

Listings

Studio

$810

No Change

13%

1 bedroom

$1,200

1%

31%

2 bedroom

$1,200

8%

36%

3 bedroom

$1,410

No Change

-

4 bedroom

$2,200

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$810

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

31%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

36%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,410

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

The table above reflects average rent prices in Dunbar, 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 Dunbar, WV compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Dunbar and Barboursville by all bedroom counts and property types.

Dunbar

Median rent price$1,125
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$960
decreased by51%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Dunbar, WV is 17% higher than the median rent in Barboursville, WV.

Discover rentals in Dunbar, WV

1313 Fletcher Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

1313 Fletcher Avenue

1313 Fletcher Ave, Dunbar, WV 25064

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

1802 Myers Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.7

Very good

1802 Myers Avenue

1802 Myers Ave, Dunbar, WV 25064

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

1310 W Virginia Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Dunbar

Small 2 bedroom 1 bath house in Dunbar WV

1310 W Virginia Ave, Dunbar, WV 25064

2 beds

1 bath

$825

House for rent

Available Jun 12

100 Solon Ct - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

100 Solon Ct

100 Solon Ct, Dunbar, WV 25064

2 beds

1 bath

$825

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Dunbar, WV

Quick answers to common questions about the Dunbar rental market.

How much is rent in Dunbar?

The average rent in Dunbar is $1,125 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Dunbar?

Average rent prices in Dunbar have decreased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 28% since last year.

How does Dunbar rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Dunbar is 42% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $825 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Dunbar?

To comfortably afford rent in Dunbar, you'd need to earn approximately $45,000/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).

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