Bedroom count
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Last updated on August 20, 2026
Average rent in
Morgantown, WV
Average rent in
Last updated on August 20, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Morgantown, WV rent stands today
Morgantown, WV rent rose 8.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,350/month. Renters today are paying $70 more per month on average than last year despite a slight 1.1% month-over-month decline from the recent peak in July 2026.
Compared to national trends
Morgantown rents are 29.9% more affordable than the national median of $1,925/month, offering a relatively accessible market with 98 total rentals available across the city.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studio rents in Morgantown run at a median of $4,480/month, 1-bedrooms at $800/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,095/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,650/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,000/month. The inventory is mostly 2- and 3-bedroom units, which make up over 75% of rentals.
Median rent
Median rent in Morgantown
$1,350/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Morgantown is $1,350 per month as of August 2026. This is 30% below the national average rent, or $575 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Morgantown
98
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Morgantown rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Morgantown, WV
Average rent prices in Morgantown have decreased by 1% 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 $1,780. 1-bedroom apartments in Morgantown run $815 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,095.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $4,480 | 26% | 66% | |
1 bedroom | $800 | 4% | 11% | |
2 bedroom | $1,095 | 1% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,650 |  2% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $2,000 | 21% | 14% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Morgantown | $1,200 | |
First Ward | $1,300 | |
Mileground | $1,375 | |
Sabraton | $1,525 | |
South Park | $1,400 | |
Suncrest | $1,550 | |
Sunnyside | $1,150 | |
Woodburn | $1,500 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,200 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,650 | 9% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,780 | 12% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$4,480
Last 30 days
26%
Last year
66%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,095
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
21%
Last year
14%
Suncrest
Average rent
$1,550
Downtown Morgantown
Average rent
$1,200
South Park
Average rent
$1,400
Sunnyside
Average rent
$1,150
First Ward
Average rent
$1,300
Mileground
Average rent
$1,375
Sabraton
Average rent
$1,525
Woodburn
Average rent
$1,500
Apartments
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$1,780
Last 30 days
12%
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
30%lower than the national median
17%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Morgantown, WV is 16% lower than the median rent in Brookhaven, WV.
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9%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
5d+ ago
Suncrest house for rent in Morgantown
352 Stewart St #1, Morgantown, WV 26505
5 beds
2 baths
$620
House for rent
Available Mar 16
5d+ ago
Suncrest house for rent in Morgantown
344 Stewart St #1, Morgantown, WV 26505
5 beds
2 baths
$620
House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
2577 University Ave, Morgantown, WV 26505
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Suncrest townhouse for rent in Morgantown
1000 Church Hill Dr #2005, Morgantown, WV 26505
2 beds
1 bath
$695
House for rent
Available Aug 1
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
South Park lot land for rent in Morgantown
Studio
1 bath
$3,800
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 7
5d+ ago
Suncrest house for rent in Morgantown
2054 Pinecrest Dr #NA, Morgantown, WV 26505
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,750
House for rent
Available Aug 24
5d+ ago
Suncrest house for rent in Morgantown
9 Brookside Pl, Morgantown, WV 26505
3 beds
2 baths
$2,500
House for rent
5h ago
Verified
100 Pinnacle Height Dr, Morgantown, WV 26505
1–2 beds
1 bath
$990–$1,095
Apartment for rent
7h ago
940 Stewart St, Morgantown, WV 26505
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
16h ago
332 Stewart St, Morgantown, WV 26505
4 beds
2 baths
$1,600
Apartment for rent
16h ago
979 W Run Rd, Morgantown, WV 26508
2 beds
1 bath
$935–$1,099
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
100 Pinnacle Height Dr, Morgantown, WV 26505
1–2 beds
1 bath
$990–$1,095
Apartment for rent
1d ago
370 Falling Run Rd, Morgantown, WV 26505
1 bed
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1993 Water St, Morgantown, WV 26505
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,100–$1,300
Apartment for rent
2d ago
14 Jacobs St, Morgantown, WV 26505
2–3 beds
1 bath
$950–$1,200
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
100 Pinnacle Height Dr, Morgantown, WV 26505
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
3h ago
420 Pennsylvania Ave, Morgantown, WV 26501
3 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
5h ago
10 Glenn St #A, Morgantown, WV 26505
4 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Condo for rent
Available Aug 20
7h ago
940 Stewart St, Morgantown, WV 26505
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
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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 August 15, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Morgantown?
Average rent prices in Morgantown have decreased by 1% 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 30% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $575 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Morgantown?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Morgantown are Sunnyside ($1,150/mo), Downtown Morgantown ($1,200/mo), and First Ward ($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).