Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
Kingwood, WV

Median rent

Median rent in Kingwood

$1,487/mo

increased by87%

vs previous year

The average rent in Kingwood is $1,487 per month as of October 2026. This is 22% below the national average rent, or $412 less per month.

$1.36

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Kingwood

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Kingwood rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Kingwood, WV

Average rent prices in Kingwood have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 87% 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 Kingwood, WV

Rent prices in Kingwood vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Kingwood is $947, whereas a house costs $1,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Kingwood run $725 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,000.

Listings

Studio

$525

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$757

No Change

2%

2 bedroom

$1,000

No Change

26%

3 bedroom

$1,650

49%

92%

4 bedroom

$2,500

-

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$525

1 bedroom

Average rent

$757

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last year

26%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

49%

Last year

92%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

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

Compare median rent prices in Kingwood and Bridgeport by all bedroom counts and property types.

Kingwood

Median rent price$1,487
decreased by22%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,050
decreased by45%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Kingwood, WV is 42% higher than the median rent in Bridgeport, WV.

Discover rentals in Kingwood, WV

173 Rich View Dr #647 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Kingwood

2 beds

1 bath

$825

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.
173 Rich View Dr #106 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Kingwood

2 beds

1 bath

$825

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.
207 Morgantown St - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

House for rent in Kingwood

207 Morgantown St, Kingwood, WV 26537

3 beds

2 baths

$1,100

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 Kingwood, WV

Quick answers to common questions about the Kingwood rental market.

How much is rent in Kingwood?

The average rent in Kingwood is $1,487 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Kingwood?

Average rent prices in Kingwood have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 87% since last year.

How does Kingwood rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Kingwood is 22% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $412 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Kingwood?

To comfortably afford rent in Kingwood, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/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).

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