Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on November 11, 2025

Average rent in
Morgantown, WV

Last updated on November 11, 2025

Last updated on November 11, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Morgantown, WV is $1,300. This is -32%, or $620, lower than the national average.

$1.37

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,300

increased by16%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

228

for rent on Zumper.com

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Morgantown, WV is $1,300. This is -32%, or $620, lower than the national average.

$1.37

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

11%
54%
21%
9%
5%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

56%
44%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Morgantown, WV

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Morgantown, WV have remained the same in the last month and have increased by 16% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Morgantown, WV

The monthly rent for an apartment in Morgantown, WV is $1,100. A 1-bedroom apartment in Morgantown, WV costs about $795 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,015. Houses for rent in Morgantown, WV are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,825.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$775

3%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,000

2%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,500

1%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,500

1%

17%

Studio

$4,200

1%

38%

Studio

Average rent

$4,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

38%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$775

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

17%

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.

Compare rent prices in Morgantown, WV to other cities

Median rent prices in Morgantown, WV for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Brookhaven, WV.

Morgantown

Median rent price$1,300
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$912
decreased by52%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Morgantown, WV is 42% higher than the median rent in Brookhaven, WV.

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Cost of living in
Morgantown, WV

The overall cost of living in Morgantown, WV is 1% higher than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

7% lower

Groceries

3% lower

Health

256% higher

Housing

27% lower

Transportation

4% higher

Utilities

10% lower

Apartments for rent in Belle Vernon

Discover rentals in Morgantown, WV

2577 University Ave - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.9

Very good

2577 University Ave

2577 University Ave, Morgantown, WV 26505

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$575

Apartment for rent

420-422 Pennsylvania Ave - Photo 1 of 1

13h ago

8.6

Very good

420-422 Pennsylvania Ave

420 Pennsylvania Ave, Morgantown, WV 26501

1–3 beds

1 bath

$650–$1,000

Apartment for rent

336 Stewart Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.2

Very good

336 Stewart Street

336 Stewart St, Morgantown, WV 26505

2 beds

1 bath

$650

Apartment for rent

348 Wilson Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

9.2

Excellent

348 Wilson Avenue

348 Wilson Ave, Morgantown, WV 26501

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$700–$1,000

Apartment for rent

41 Lockwood Dr - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Morgantown

2 beds

1 bath

$750

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57 Lockwood Dr - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Morgantown

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

539 Pennsylvania Ave #TOP - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Park apartment for rent in Morgantown

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 15

1048 College Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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