Last updated on May 27, 2026

Average rent in
Huntington, WV

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Huntington rent stands today

    Huntington, WV rent rose 17.1% year over year, with a current median of $995/month. Renters today are paying $148 more per month on average than last year, reaching the city's peak median rent for the first time in nearly two years.

  • Huntington is 49.0% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering one of the more accessible rental markets among smaller metros with 100 total rentals. The city's median rent is $995/month.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios rent for $285/month, 1-bedrooms for $825/month, 2-bedrooms for $995/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,200/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $1,750/month in Huntington, WV. This range shows the variation renters face across bedroom sizes.

  • Price ranges

    Houses in Huntington have a median rent of $1,250/month, while apartments rent for $950/month. These figures represent distinct price tiers by property type separate from bedroom size.

Median rent

Median rent in Huntington

$995/mo

increased by17%

vs previous year

The average rent in Huntington is $995 per month as of May 2026. This is 49% below the national average rent, or $955 less per month.

$1.60

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Huntington

100

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 17% 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 $950, whereas a house costs $1,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Huntington run $825 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $920.

Listings

Studio

$285

6%

38%

1 bedroom

$825

1%

11%

2 bedroom

$995

1%

15%

3 bedroom

$1,200

5%

16%

4 bedroom

$1,750

9%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$285

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

38%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$825

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

3%

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$995
decreased by49%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,100
decreased by44%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Huntington, WV is 10% lower than the median rent in Barboursville, WV.

Discover rentals in Huntington, WV

4d ago

7.1

Very good

1439 5th Avenue

1439 5th Ave, Huntington, WV 25701

1 bed

1 bath

$475

Apartment for rent

1003 8TH STREET - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.7

Very good

1003 8TH STREET

1003 8th St, Huntington, WV 25701

1 bed

1 bath

$495

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

15 Circle Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Huntington

2BR 645 country setting close to town/I-64

15 Circle Dr, Huntington, WV 25701

2 beds

1 bath

$645

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 5

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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 $995 per month as of May 23, 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 17% 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 $955 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?

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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