Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 25, 2026
Average rent in
Martinsburg, WV
Average rent in
Last updated on August 25, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Martinsburg, WV rent slipped 10.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,500/month. Renters today are paying $89 less per month on average than last year, despite a 2.3% month-over-month increase in August 2026.
Compared to national trends
Martinsburg sits 22.1% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, with 97 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters.
Price ranges
Studio rents in Martinsburg run about $1,550/month, 1-bedrooms are around $985/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,200/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,772/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,195/month. The bedroom mix is weighted toward larger units, with 3-bedrooms making up nearly half of total rentals.
What you'll pay
Houses rent for a median of $1,800/month in Martinsburg, while apartments are lower at $1,150/month. Houses represent two-thirds of the rental market, shaping the overall rent landscape.
Median rent
Median rent in Martinsburg
$1,500/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in Martinsburg is $1,500 per month as of August 2026. This is 22% below the national average rent, or $425 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Martinsburg
97
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 2% 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 $1,149, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Martinsburg run $975 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,550 | 5% | - | |
1 bedroom | $985 | 3% |  11% | |
2 bedroom | $1,200 | 3% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $1,772 | 1% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $2,195 | 2% | 4% |
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 | $1,149 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,240 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,800 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$985
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,772
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
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
$1,149
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,240
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
No Change
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
22%lower than the national median
28%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Martinsburg, WV is 8% higher than the median rent in Berkeley Springs, WV.
Average rent in nearby cities
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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
3d ago
Verified
216 Forbes Drive, Martinsburg, WV 25404
1–2 beds
0–1 bath
$693–$847
Apartment for rent
3d ago
800 Virginia Ave, Martinsburg, WV 25401
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
47 Chardonnay Ave, Martinsburg, WV 25405
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
23h ago
House for rent in Martinsburg
111 N Kentucky Ave #1, Martinsburg, WV 25401
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Martinsburg
73 Anthony Taylor Way, Martinsburg, WV 25404
5 beds
4.5 baths
$4,500
House for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Martinsburg
54 Carib St, Martinsburg, WV 25405
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,800
$2,650
Price drop
House for rent
4h ago
House for rent in Martinsburg
97 Bane Berry Ln #1, Martinsburg, WV 25404
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,750
$2,500
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 12
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Martinsburg
522 W King St, Martinsburg, WV 25401
3 beds
3 baths
$2,295
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
216 Forbes Drive, Martinsburg, WV 25404
1–2 beds
0–1 bath
$693–$847
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
589 589 Cerasus Circle, Martinsburg, WV 25403
2 beds
2 baths
$1,970
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1010 Courthouse Dr, Martinsburg, WV 25404
1 bed
1 bath
$1,130
Apartment for rent
7m ago
Townhouse for rent in Martinsburg
35 Fast View Dr #35, Martinsburg, WV 25404
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,950
$1,850
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 25
3d ago
Verified
216 Forbes Drive, Martinsburg, WV 25404
1–2 beds
0–1 bath
$693–$847
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Martinsburg
353 Truth Way #1, Martinsburg, WV 25405
3 beds
3.5 baths
$1,750
House for rent
Available Aug 31
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Martinsburg
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
House for rent
4d ago
Townhouse for rent in Martinsburg
100 Quince Tree Dr, Martinsburg, WV 25403
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Martinsburg
200 Beth St, Martinsburg, WV 25404
3 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
7m ago
Townhouse for rent in Martinsburg
35 Fast View Dr #35, Martinsburg, WV 25404
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,950
$1,850
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 25
2h ago
Townhouse for rent in Martinsburg
3 beds
3.5 baths
$2,330
$1,980
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 30
4h ago
House for rent in Martinsburg
97 Bane Berry Ln #1, Martinsburg, WV 25404
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,750
$2,500
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 12
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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 $1,500 per month as of August 22, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Martinsburg?
Average rent prices in Martinsburg have increased by 2% 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 22% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $425 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 $60,000/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).