Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on September 27, 2025

Average rent in
Morgantown, WV

Last updated on September 27, 2025

Last updated on September 27, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Morgantown, WV is $1,200. This is -39%, or $775, lower than the national average.

$1.25

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,200

increased by10%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

141

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Morgantown, WV is $1,200. This is -39%, or $775, lower than the national average.

$1.25

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

17%
51%
25%
4%
3%
$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 decreased by 4% in the last month and have increased by 10% 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 $1,032. A 1-bedroom apartment in Morgantown, WV costs about $695 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,000. Houses for rent in Morgantown, WV are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,590.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$695

3%

15%

2 bedroom

$1,000

2%

6%

3 bedroom

$1,537

5%

7%

4 bedroom

$2,300

1%

11%

Studio

$750

3%

42%

Studio

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

42%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$695

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,537

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

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$1,200
decreased by39%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,000
decreased by49%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Morgantown, WV is 20% 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

517 Locust - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

517 Locust

517 Locust Ave, Morgantown, WV 26505

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$500–$1,500

Apartment for rent

2577 University Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.9

Very good

2577 University Ave

2577 University Ave, Morgantown, WV 26505

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$575

Apartment for rent

336 Stewart Street - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

8.3

Very good

336 Stewart Street

336 Stewart St, Morgantown, WV 26505

2 beds

1 bath

$650–$725

Apartment for rent

132 Simpson St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

First Ward apartment for rent in Morgantown

132 Simpson Street - 3

132 Simpson St #3, Morgantown, WV 26501

2 beds

1 bath

$665

Apartment for rent

Available May 22

1000 Church Hill Dr #2005 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Suncrest townhouse for rent in Morgantown

2 bedroom 1 bath-Townhouse

1000 Church Hill Dr #2005, Morgantown, WV 26505

2 beds

1 bath

$670

House for rent

Available Nov 3

1000 Church Hill Dr #4005 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Suncrest townhouse for rent in Morgantown

2 bedroom 1 bath Townhome

1000 Church Hill Dr #4005, Morgantown, WV 26505

2 beds

1 bath

$670

House for rent

Available Oct 15

1000 Church Hill Dr #4006 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Suncrest townhouse for rent in Morgantown

2 bedroom-1 bath

1000 Church Hill Dr #4006, Morgantown, WV 26505

2 beds

1 bath

$670

House for rent

Available Sep 29

1000 Church Hill Dr #5002 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Suncrest townhouse for rent in Morgantown

2 bedroom 1 bath

1000 Church Hill Dr #5002, Morgantown, WV 26505

2 beds

1 bath

$670

House for rent

Available Oct 13