Last updated on May 27, 2026

Average rent in
Elkins, WV

Median rent

Median rent in Elkins

$1,400/mo

increased by90%

vs previous year

The average rent in Elkins is $1,400 per month as of May 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $550 less per month.

$9.14

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Elkins

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Elkins rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Elkins, WV, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Elkins, WV

Average rent prices in Elkins have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 90% 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 Elkins, WV

Rent prices in Elkins vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Elkins is $1,881, whereas a house costs $782. 1-bedroom apartments in Elkins run $2,278 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,400.

Listings

1 bedroom

$2,278

18%

205%

2 bedroom

$650

3%

16%

3 bedroom

$1,830

40%

144%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,278

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

205%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$650

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,830

Last 30 days

40%

Last year

144%

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

Compare median rent prices in Elkins and Bridgewater by all bedroom counts and property types.

Elkins

Median rent price$1,400
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,395
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Elkins, WV is equal to the median rent in Bridgewater, VA.

Discover rentals in Elkins, WV

1st Ward School Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

6.5

Good

1st Ward School Apartments

1301 S Davis Ave, Elkins, WV 26241

1 bed

1 bath

$645

Apartment for rent

1301 1301 South Davis AvenueApt 202 #202 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Elkins

1st Ward School Apartments - 202

1301 1301 South Davis AvenueApt 202 #202, Elkins, WV 26241

1 bed

1 bath

$645

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 26

Highland Park Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

8h ago

8.5

Very good

Highland Park Apartments

300 Kennedy St, Elkins, WV 26241

2 beds

1 bath

$650

Apartment for rent

300 300 Kennedy StreetApt 1 #1 - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Elkins

Highland Park Apartments - 1

300 300 Kennedy StreetApt 1 #1, Elkins, WV 26241

2 beds

1 bath

$650

House for rent

Available Mar 26

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Frequently asked questions for Elkins, WV

Quick answers to common questions about the Elkins rental market.

How much is rent in Elkins?

The average rent in Elkins is $1,400 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Elkins?

Average rent prices in Elkins have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 90% since last year.

How does Elkins rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Elkins is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $550 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Elkins?

To comfortably afford rent in Elkins, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/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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