Last updated on October 10, 2026

Average rent in
Martinsburg, WV

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Martinsburg, WV rent slipped 9.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,582/month. Renters today are paying $97 less per month on average than last year, despite a 6.2% month-over-month increase in October 2026.

  • Martinsburg, WV sits 16.7% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 78 total rentals dominated by houses, making it a smaller market with value-oriented options.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studio rents in Martinsburg run around $840/month, 1-bedrooms at $988/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,225/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,750/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,400/month, covering a wide span for different household sizes.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Studio rents in Martinsburg climbed 40.0% year over year, and 1-bedroom rents rose 21.5%, both diverging from the citywide decline. These segments contrast with the overall market trend, showing distinct shifts for smaller units.

Median rent

Median rent in Martinsburg

$1,582/mo

decreased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Martinsburg is $1,582 per month as of October 2026. This is 17% below the national average rent, or $317 less per month.

$1.21

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Martinsburg

78

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Martinsburg rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Martinsburg, WV

Average rent prices in Martinsburg have increased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 10% 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 $1,225, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Martinsburg run $975 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,280.

Listings

Studio

$840

92%

42%

1 bedroom

$987

5%

8%

2 bedroom

$1,225

3%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,750

2%

7%

4 bedroom

$2,400

2%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$840

Last 30 days

92%

Last year

42%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$987

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,225

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

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

Median rent price$1,582
decreased by17%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,350
decreased by29%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Martinsburg, WV is 17% higher than the median rent in Berkeley Springs, WV.

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 & Services4% lower
Groceries6% lower
Health5% lower
Housing23% lower
Transportation5% higher
Utilities12% lower

Discover rentals in Martinsburg, WV

Washington Mews - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

17h ago

9.2

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Washington Mews

216 Forbes Drive, Martinsburg, WV 25404

1–2 beds

0–1 bath

$693–$847

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.

Call

281 Walter Dr - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

House for rent in Martinsburg

3 beds

1 bath

$850

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.
Jackson Place 122 Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

Jackson Place 122 Apartments

122 Jackson Pl, Martinsburg, WV 25401

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

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.
Hinton Court 17 Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Martinsburg

Hinton Court 17 Apartments

17 Hinton Ct, Martinsburg, WV 25404

2 beds

1 bath

$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.

Stay up to date with rental market insights

Are you interested in licensing our current and historical rental real estate data, or do you have custom data requests? Contact datalicensing@zumper.com.

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 $1,582 per month as of October 3, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Martinsburg?

Average rent prices in Martinsburg have increased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.

How does Martinsburg rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Martinsburg is 17% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $317 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?

February offers the best rental deals in Martinsburg, with rents running about 10% lower than peak pricing in November. This seasonal pattern creates clear timing opportunities for budget-conscious renters throughout the 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).

Apartments for rent in Ashburn