Average Rent in Morgantown, WV and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Morgantown, WV

Average rent prices in Morgantown have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $1,200, whereas a house costs $1,860. 1-bedroom apartments in Morgantown run $800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.


1 bedroom	$800	1%	6%
2 bedroom	$1,100	12%	16%
3 bedroom	$1,650	1%	1%
4 bedroom	$2,300	23%	17%

		Listings
Downtown Morgantown	$1,300
First Ward	$1,352
Mileground	$1,650
Sabraton	$1,612
South Park	$1,500
Suncrest	$1,350
Sunnyside	$1,250
Woodburn	$1,025


Apartments	$1,200	12%	No Change
Condos	$1,550	5%	No Change
Houses	$1,860	8%	No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$800

Last 30 days

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

23%

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.

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

Median rent price$1,350

29%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,562

18%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Morgantown, WV is 14% lower than the median rent in Brookhaven, WV.

Average rent in nearby cities

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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	2% lower
Groceries	5% lower
Health	13% lower
Housing	16% lower
Transportation	No difference
Utilities	9% lower

Discover rentals in Morgantown, WV

5d+ ago

Woodburn apartment for rent in Morgantown

1BR/1.0BA

738 Willey St, Morgantown, WV 26505

1 bed

1 bath

$525

5d+ ago

7.9

Very good

541 Stewart St.

541 Stewart St, Morgantown, WV 26505

1 bed

1 bath

$550

5d+ ago

Suncrest house for rent in Morgantown

352 Stewart Street - 1

352 Stewart St #1, Morgantown, WV 26505

5 beds

2 baths

$620

5d+ ago

Suncrest house for rent in Morgantown

344 Stewart Street - 1

344 Stewart St #1, Morgantown, WV 26505

5 beds

2 baths

$620

3d ago

7.9

Very good

2577 University Ave

2577 University Ave, Morgantown, WV 26505

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$650

Downtown Morgantown Apartments | Steps from WVU | 1 & 2 Bedrooms Available - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

Downtown Morgantown Apartments | Steps from WVU | 1 & 2 Bedrooms Available

458 High St, Morgantown, WV 26505

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$725–$1,100

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Morgantown

33 Lockwood Dr, Morgantown, WV 26508

2 beds

1 bath

$750

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Cedar Glen II

15 Madeline Cir, Morgantown, WV 26508

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$790–$1,025

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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 $1,350 per month as of October 3, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Morgantown?

Average rent prices in Morgantown have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

How does Morgantown rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Morgantown is 29% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $550 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Morgantown?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Morgantown are Woodburn ($1,025/mo), Sunnyside ($1,250/mo), and Downtown Morgantown ($1,300/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Morgantown?

To comfortably afford rent in Morgantown, you'd need to earn approximately $54,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Morgantown?

May offers the best rental deals in Morgantown, with rents running about 16% lower than the October peak season. November and December also see less competition compared to the high-demand months of July and March.

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).