Last updated on October 27, 2026

Average rent in
Dunbar, WV

Median rent

Median rent in Dunbar

$1,000/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Dunbar is $1,000 per month as of October 2026. This is 47% below the national average rent, or $900 less per month.

$1.13

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Dunbar

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Dunbar rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%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 increased by 18% over the last month and have increased by 10% 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 $950, whereas a house costs $1,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Dunbar run $790 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.

Listings

Studio

$810

No Change

11%

1 bedroom

$750

13%

15%

2 bedroom

$1,250

4%

32%

3 bedroom

$1,425

11%

-

4 bedroom

$1,825

No Change

40%

Studio

Average rent

$810

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

32%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,425

Last 30 days

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,825

Last year

40%

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$1,000
decreased by47%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$887
decreased by53%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Dunbar, WV is 13% higher than the median rent in Barboursville, WV.

Discover rentals in Dunbar, WV

1001 Circle Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Dunbar

3 beds

1 bath

$1,020

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.

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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 $1,000 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Dunbar?

Average rent prices in Dunbar have increased by 18% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.

How does Dunbar rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Dunbar is 47% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $900 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 $40,000/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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