Last updated on August 29, 2026

Average rent in
Huntington, WV

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Huntington rent stands today

    Huntington, WV rent rose 10.9% year over year, with a current median of $998/month. Renters today are paying $119 more per month on average than last year, extending the market's climb since the trough in August 2024.

  • Huntington sits 48.2% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value in smaller metros. The city offers 76 total rentals, with a broad mix of apartments, condos, and houses.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Huntington run around $925/month, 1-bedrooms around $815/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,025/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $1,695/month. The inventory is mostly apartments, which make up 63.8% of total rentals.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 4+ bedroom segment in Huntington fell 15.2% year over year, diverging from the citywide rise by 26.1 percentage points. This segment's decline contrasts with the overall market's 10.9% increase in rents.

Median rent

Median rent in Huntington

$997/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Huntington is $997 per month as of August 2026. This is 48% below the national average rent, or $927 less per month.

$1.50

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Huntington

76

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 11% 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 $912, whereas a house costs $1,395. 1-bedroom apartments in Huntington run $820 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,025.

Listings

Studio

$925

7%

30%

1 bedroom

$815

No Change

4%

2 bedroom

$1,025

No Change

12%

3 bedroom

$1,250

5%

13%

4 bedroom

$1,695

10%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$925

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

30%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$815

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,025

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

No Change

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$997
decreased by48%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,095
decreased by43%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Huntington, WV is 9% lower than the median rent in Barboursville, WV.

Discover rentals in Huntington, WV

3h ago

7.1

Very good

1439 5th Avenue

1439 5th Ave, Huntington, WV 25701

1 bed

1 bath

$475

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

2d 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

1037 6th St W #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Huntington

Hillcrest

1037 6th St W #3, Huntington, WV 25701

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

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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 $997 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Huntington?

Average rent prices in Huntington have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.

How does Huntington rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Huntington is 48% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $927 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 $40,000/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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