Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 11, 2026
Average rent in
Martinsburg, WV
Average rent in
Last updated on July 11, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Martinsburg, WV rent rose 1.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,575/month. Renters today are paying $75 more per month on average than last year, continuing a modest upward trend in rents.
Compared to national trends
Martinsburg sits 19.2% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 80 total rentals providing a small but accessible market for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Martinsburg run around $1,425/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,000/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,200/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,850/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,500/month. The market is weighted toward 3-bedroom units, which make up 46.7% of inventory.
Neighborhood spotlight
The Studio segment in Martinsburg rose 147.8% year over year, far outpacing the citywide increase. This surge shows strong demand for smaller units compared to the broader market trend.
Median rent
Median rent in Martinsburg
$1,575/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Martinsburg is $1,575 per month as of July 2026. This is 19% below the national average rent, or $375 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Martinsburg
80
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Martinsburg rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Martinsburg, WV
Average rent prices in Martinsburg have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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
Martinsburg, WV
Rent prices in Martinsburg vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Martinsburg is $1,130, whereas a house costs $1,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Martinsburg run $975 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,190.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,425 |  28% | 234% | |
1 bedroom | $1,000 | 2% | 27% | |
2 bedroom | $1,200 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,850 | No Change | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,500 | 12% | 16% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Martinsburg, WV.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,130 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,325 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,850 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,425
Last 30 days
28%
Last year
234%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
27%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
16%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Martinsburg, WV.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,130
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,325
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
4%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Martinsburg, 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 Martinsburg, WV compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Martinsburg and Berkeley Springs by all bedroom counts and property types.
Martinsburg
19%lower than the national median
24%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Martinsburg, WV is 6% higher than the median rent in Berkeley Springs, WV.
Average rent in nearby cities
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18%$1,800
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11%$1,850
2%$1,430
13%$3,800
$1,600
10%Cost of living in Martinsburg, WV
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 4% lower |
| Groceries | 6% lower |
| Health | 5% lower |
| Housing | 23% lower |
| Transportation | 5% higher |
| Utilities | 13% lower |
Discover rentals in Martinsburg, WV
12h ago
Verified
216 Forbes Drive, Martinsburg, WV 25404
1–2 beds
0–1 bath
$693–$847
Apartment for rent
2d ago
406 E Moler Ave, Martinsburg, WV 25404
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Martinsburg
406 E Moler Ave #1, Martinsburg, WV 25404
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Martinsburg
316 N Maple Ave, Martinsburg, WV 25401
3 beds
1.5 baths
$995
House for rent
Available Jul 15
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Martinsburg
3 beds
3.5 baths
$2,530
House for rent
Available Jun 30
3d ago
589 589 Cerasus Circle, Martinsburg, WV 25403
2 beds
2 baths
$1,970
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Martinsburg
1115 W Addition St, Martinsburg, WV 25401
2 beds
2 baths
$1,850
House for rent
10h ago
1100 Myna Ct, Martinsburg, WV 25404
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,600–$2,525
Price drop
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
216 Forbes Drive, Martinsburg, WV 25404
1–2 beds
0–1 bath
$693–$847
Apartment for rent
3d ago
589 589 Cerasus Circle, Martinsburg, WV 25403
2 beds
2 baths
$1,970
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Condo for rent in Martinsburg
531 W King St #B, Martinsburg, WV 25401
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
Condo for rent
Available Aug 11
4d ago
1010 Courthouse Dr, Martinsburg, WV 25404
1 bed
1 bath
$1,130
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
216 Forbes Drive, Martinsburg, WV 25404
1–2 beds
0–1 bath
$693–$847
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Townhouse for rent in Martinsburg
131 Kinkade Ct, Martinsburg, WV 25403
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,900
House for rent
1d ago
900 Colonial Vlg, Martinsburg, WV 25401
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Martinsburg
391 Sheerer Dr, Martinsburg, WV 25404
5 beds
3.5 baths
$3,595
$3,495
Price drop
House for rent
6h ago
Apartment for rent in Martinsburg
Porter Ave, Martinsburg, WV 25401
1 bed
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Townhouse for rent in Martinsburg
114 S Kentucky Ave, Martinsburg, WV 25401
3 beds
1 bath
$1,449
House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Martinsburg
391 Sheerer Dr, Martinsburg, WV 25404
5 beds
3.5 baths
$3,595
$3,495
Price drop
House for rent
1d ago
Condo for rent in Martinsburg
806 W King St #A, Martinsburg, WV 25401
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Condo for rent
Available Jul 10
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Frequently asked questions for Martinsburg, WV
Quick answers to common questions about the Martinsburg rental market.
How much is rent in Martinsburg?
The average rent in Martinsburg is $1,575 per month as of July 4, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Martinsburg?
Average rent prices in Martinsburg have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Martinsburg rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Martinsburg is 19% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $375 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Martinsburg?
To comfortably afford rent in Martinsburg, you'd need to earn approximately $63,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Martinsburg?
Martinsburg's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $860 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,400 monthly. These figures reflect current market conditions with one-bedrooms experiencing a decline from the previous year.
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).