Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 4, 2026
Average rent in
Morgantown, WV
Average rent in
Last updated on July 4, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Morgantown rent stands today
Morgantown, WV rent rose 5.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,250/month. Renters are paying $100 more per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially unchanged.
Compared to national trends
Morgantown is 35.9% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with a total of 120 rentals in the market.
Price ranges
Studios in Morgantown rent for $850/month, 1-bedrooms for $800/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,085/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,500/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,375/month. Houses have a median rent of $1,800/month, while apartments sit at $1,100/month, showing variation across property types.
Median rent
Median rent in Morgantown
$1,250/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Morgantown is $1,250 per month as of June 2026. This is 36% below the national average rent, or $700 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Morgantown
120
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Morgantown rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Morgantown, WV
Average rent prices in Morgantown have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% 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
Morgantown, WV
Rent prices in Morgantown vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Morgantown is $1,100, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Morgantown run $825 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $850 | 9% |  23% | |
1 bedroom | $800 | 1% | 15% | |
2 bedroom | $1,085 | 3% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,500 | 2% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,375 | 1% | 15% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Morgantown | $1,175 | |
First Ward | $1,200 | |
Mileground | $1,275 | |
Sabraton | $1,150 | |
South Park | $1,650 | |
Suncrest | $1,550 | |
Sunnyside | $1,075 | |
Woodburn | $1,100 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,100 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,000 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,800 | No Change | 3% | |
Rooms | $620 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
23%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
15%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,085
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,375
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
15%
Suncrest
Average rent
$1,550
Downtown Morgantown
Average rent
$1,175
Sunnyside
Average rent
$1,075
South Park
Average rent
$1,650
Woodburn
Average rent
$1,100
First Ward
Average rent
$1,200
Mileground
Average rent
$1,275
Sabraton
Average rent
$1,150
Apartments
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$620
The table above reflects average rent prices in Morgantown, 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 Morgantown, WV compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Morgantown and Brookhaven by all bedroom counts and property types.
Morgantown
36%lower than the national median
18%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Morgantown, WV is 22% lower than the median rent in Brookhaven, WV.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,600
5%$1,350
14%$992
23%$1,000
3%$850
48%$1,175
84%$975
141%$1,150
19%$1,250
46%$862
13%$850
$1,300
2%Cost of living in Morgantown, 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 | 1% lower |
| Groceries | 5% lower |
| Health | 12% lower |
| Housing | 17% lower |
| Transportation | No difference |
| Utilities | 10% lower |
Discover rentals in Morgantown, WV
23h ago
2577 University Ave, Morgantown, WV 26505
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Morgantown
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Morgantown
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
4d ago
15 Madeline Cir, Morgantown, WV 26508
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$790–$1,025
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Morgantown house for rent in Morgantown
385 Forest Ave, Morgantown, WV 26505
Studio
3 baths
$5,160
House for rent
Available May 22
5d+ ago
Suncrest townhouse for rent in Morgantown
4 beds
3.5 baths
$4,500
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Suncrest townhouse for rent in Morgantown
3 beds
3.5 baths
$3,300
House for rent
Available Aug 1
2d ago
Suncrest townhouse for rent in Morgantown
3 beds
3 baths
$2,450
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
100 Pinnacle Height Dr, Morgantown, WV 26505
1–2 beds
1 bath
$980–$1,085
Apartment for rent
5h ago
284 Randolph Rd, Morgantown, WV 26505
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
5h ago
496 Dorsey Ave, Morgantown, WV 26501
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,200–$1,800
Apartment for rent
5h ago
321 Waitman St Unit A, Morgantown, WV 26501
2 beds
1 bath
$1,475
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
100 Pinnacle Height Dr, Morgantown, WV 26505
1–2 beds
1 bath
$980–$1,085
Apartment for rent
13h ago
458 High St, Morgantown, WV 26505
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$695–$1,150
Apartment for rent
18h ago
389 Gilmore St, Morgantown, WV 26505
3 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
4d ago
14 Jacobs St, Morgantown, WV 26505
2–3 beds
1 bath
$950–$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
100 Pinnacle Height Dr, Morgantown, WV 26505
2 beds
1 bath
$1,085
Apartment for rent
13h ago
458 High St, Morgantown, WV 26505
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$695–$1,150
Apartment for rent
18h ago
389 Gilmore St, Morgantown, WV 26505
3 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
23h ago
2577 University Ave, Morgantown, WV 26505
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$650
Apartment for rent
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 Morgantown, WV
Quick answers to common questions about the Morgantown rental market.
How much is rent in Morgantown?
The average rent in Morgantown is $1,250 per month as of June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Morgantown?
Average rent prices in Morgantown have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.
How does Morgantown rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Morgantown is 36% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $700 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Morgantown?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Morgantown are Sunnyside ($1,075/mo), Woodburn ($1,100/mo), and Sabraton ($1,150/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Morgantown?
To comfortably afford rent in Morgantown, you'd need to earn approximately $50,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Morgantown?
Morgantown's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $770 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,000 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments make up the largest share of available rentals at 39% of the market, providing renters with strong selection in this category.
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).