Average Rent in Martinsburg, WV and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Martinsburg, WV

Average rent prices in Martinsburg have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 16% 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 $1,762. 1-bedroom apartments in Martinsburg run $1,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,280.


Studio	$750	19%	67%
1 bedroom	$1,050	5%	24%
2 bedroom	$1,225	7%	10%
3 bedroom	$1,775	No Change	5%
4 bedroom	$2,650	3%	17%


Apartments	$1,130	5%	No Change
Condos	$1,430	21%	-
Houses	$1,762	2%	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

67%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

Last year

24%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,225

Last 30 days

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,775

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

Last 30 days

Last year

17%

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$1,675

14%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,350

31%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Martinsburg, WV is 24% higher than the median rent in Berkeley Springs, WV.

Average rent in nearby cities

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$1,350

$1,925

$1,775

$1,875

$1,400

$1,450

$1,700

$1,469

$2,050

$1,350

$2,319

$1,600

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	6% lower
Groceries	6% lower
Health	8% lower
Housing	21% lower
Transportation	31% higher
Utilities	10% lower

Discover rentals in Martinsburg, WV

Income restricted

2d ago

9.2

Excellent

Verified

Washington Mews

216 Forbes Drive, Martinsburg, WV 25404

1–2 beds

0–1 bath

$693–$847

Apartment for rent

Call

4d ago

7.7

Very good

200 East King Street

200 E King St, Martinsburg, WV 25401

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

4d ago

House for rent in Martinsburg

320 W Stephen St Apt A - 1

320 W Stephen St #1, Martinsburg, WV 25401

2 beds

2 baths

$950

House for rent

Available Jun 1

4d ago

House for rent in Martinsburg

320 W Stephen St Apt A - 1

320 W Stephen St #A, Martinsburg, WV 25401

2 beds

2 baths

$950

House for rent

Available Jun 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Martinsburg

910 Florida Ave Apt 4 - 1

910 Florida Ave #1, Martinsburg, WV 25401

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

Apartment for rent

Available May 4

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Martinsburg

910 Florida Avenue Apt 1 - 1

910 Florida Avenue - 1Apt 1 #1, Martinsburg, WV 25401

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Martinsburg

311 West King Street - 8 - 8

311 W King St #8, Martinsburg, WV 25401

3 beds

1 bath

$1,150

House for rent

Available Apr 16

4d ago

8.3

Very good

700 Thomas Lane - A

700 Thomas Ln, Martinsburg, WV 25401

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,675 per month as of May 23, 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 16% since last year.

How does Martinsburg rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Martinsburg is 14% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $275 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 $67,000/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).