Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 14, 2026
Average rent in
Elkins, WV
Average rent in
Last updated on October 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Elkins
$770/mo
49%vs previous year
The average rent in Elkins is $770 per month as of October 2026. This is 59% below the national average rent, or $1,129 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Elkins
6
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Elkins rentals at each price point
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 decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 49% 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 $746, whereas a house costs $900. 1-bedroom apartments in Elkins run $725 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $746.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $725 |  1% | 63% | |
2 bedroom | $770 | 1% | 60% | |
3 bedroom | $1,090 | No Change | 65% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Elkins, WV.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $746 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $900 | 19% | - |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$725
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
63%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$770
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
60%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,090
Last year
65%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Elkins, WV.
Apartments
Average rent
$746
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
19%
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
59%lower than the national median
29%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Elkins, WV is 43% lower than the median rent in Bridgewater, VA.
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6%Discover rentals in Elkins, WV
5d+ ago
300 Kennedy St, Elkins, WV 26241
2 beds
1 bath
$650
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
110 Bruce St, Elkins, WV 26241
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
14 Canterbury Dr, Elkins, WV 26241
1–3 beds
1 bath
$800–$1,090
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Elkins
203 Randolph Ave #100, Elkins, WV 26241
1 bed
1 bath
$725
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 11
2d ago
14 Canterbury Dr, Elkins, WV 26241
1–3 beds
1 bath
$800–$1,090
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Elkins
203 Randolph Ave #100, Elkins, WV 26241
1 bed
1 bath
$725
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 11
5d+ ago
300 Kennedy St, Elkins, WV 26241
2 beds
1 bath
$650
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Elkins
203 Randolph Ave #100, Elkins, WV 26241
1 bed
1 bath
$725
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 11
2d ago
14 Canterbury Dr, Elkins, WV 26241
1–3 beds
1 bath
$800–$1,090
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
110 Bruce St, Elkins, WV 26241
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Elkins
203 Randolph Ave #100, Elkins, WV 26241
1 bed
1 bath
$725
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 11
5d+ ago
300 Kennedy St, Elkins, WV 26241
2 beds
1 bath
$650
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
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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 $770 per month as of October 10, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Elkins?
Average rent prices in Elkins have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 49% since last year.
How does Elkins rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Elkins is 59% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,129 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 $31,000/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).