Last updated on July 14, 2026

Average rent in
Huntington, WV

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Huntington, WV rent stands today

    Huntington, WV rent rose 8.6% year over year to a current median of $950/month. Renters are paying $86 more per month on average than last year, with rents holding steady month to month after peaking at $995 in April 2026.

  • Huntington is roughly 1.5× more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, making it one of the more accessible markets for renters seeking value. The city offers a small total rental inventory of 95 units.

  • Price ranges

    Studio rents in Huntington are around $285/month, 1-bedrooms at $810/month, 2-bedrooms at $985/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,200/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $1,748/month. These figures show the range of rents by bedroom size across the city.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Studio rents in Huntington fell 57.8% year over year, a sharp contrast to the citywide rise of 8.6%. This steep decline marks a unique trend in the smallest bedroom segment compared to the broader market.

Median rent

Median rent in Huntington

$950/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Huntington is $950 per month as of July 2026. This is 51% below the national average rent, or $1,000 less per month.

$1.54

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Huntington

95

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Huntington rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Huntington, WV

Average rent prices in Huntington have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 9% 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 Huntington, WV

Rent prices in Huntington vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Huntington is $882, whereas a house costs $995. 1-bedroom apartments in Huntington run $800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,000.

Listings

Studio

$285

19%

36%

1 bedroom

$810

No Change

1%

2 bedroom

$985

3%

5%

3 bedroom

$1,200

2%

5%

4 bedroom

$1,747

3%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$285

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

36%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$810

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$985

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,747

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

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

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

Huntington

Median rent price$950
decreased by51%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,102
decreased by43%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Huntington, WV is 14% lower than the median rent in Barboursville, WV.

Discover rentals in Huntington, WV

3d ago

7.1

Very good

1439 5th Avenue

1439 5th Ave, Huntington, WV 25701

1 bed

1 bath

$475

Apartment for rent

344 Oney - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

344 Oney

344 Oney Ave, Huntington, WV 25705

2 beds

1 bath

$600

Apartment for rent

607 20th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Huntington

607 20th Street

607 20th St, Huntington, WV 25703

2 beds

1 bath

$675

Apartment for rent

426-434 10th St West - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

426-434 10th St West

426 10th St W, Huntington, WV 25704

2 beds

1 bath

$700

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Huntington, WV

Quick answers to common questions about the Huntington rental market.

How much is rent in Huntington?

The average rent in Huntington is $950 per month as of July 11, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Huntington?

Average rent prices in Huntington have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.

How does Huntington rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Huntington is 51% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,000 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Huntington?

To comfortably afford rent in Huntington, you'd need to earn approximately $38,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Huntington?

Huntington's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $790 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $880 per month. These figures represent the current market conditions across the city's rental inventory.

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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