Last updated on October 14, 2026

Average rent in
Huntington, WV

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Huntington, WV rent rose 8.7% year over year, with a current median of $975/month. Renters are paying $32 more per month than last year, though the median slipped 5.1% month over month after peaking at $995 in April 2026.

  • Huntington, WV sits 48.7% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value. The city has a total of 73 rentals, mostly apartments.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Huntington run around $962/month, 1-bedrooms around $845/month, and 2-bedrooms around $995/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $2,000/month. The 3-bedroom median is $1,250/month.

Median rent

Median rent in Huntington

$975/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Huntington is $975 per month as of October 2026. This is 49% below the national average rent, or $925 less per month.

$1.60

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Huntington

73

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Huntington rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%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 decreased by 5% 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 $895, whereas a house costs $1,257. 1-bedroom apartments in Huntington run $845 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $897.

Listings

Studio

$962

7%

32%

1 bedroom

$845

No Change

9%

2 bedroom

$995

5%

9%

3 bedroom

$1,250

2%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,000

1%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$962

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

32%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$845

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

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$975
decreased by49%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,150
decreased by39%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Huntington, WV is 15% 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

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.
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

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.
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

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.
4892 - Photo 1 of 1

7h ago

Apartment for rent in Huntington

4892

4892 Spring Rd, Huntington, WV 25705

2 beds

1 bath

$790

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 Huntington, WV

Quick answers to common questions about the Huntington rental market.

How much is rent in Huntington?

The average rent in Huntington is $975 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Huntington?

Average rent prices in Huntington have decreased by 5% 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 49% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $925 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 $39,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

January offers the lowest rents in Huntington, while March sees the highest prices, with roughly a 5% difference between these months creating clear timing opportunities for renters.

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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