Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 11, 2026

Average rent in
Morgantown, WV

Last updated on February 11, 2026

Last updated on February 11, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Morgantown, WV is $1,275. This is -33%, or $625, lower than the national average.

$1.40

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,275

increased by26%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

246

for rent on Zumper.com

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Morgantown, WV is $1,275. This is -33%, or $625, lower than the national average.

$1.40

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

10%
56%
23%
7%
4%
$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 1% in the last month and have increased by 26% 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 $1,150. A 1-bedroom apartment in Morgantown, WV costs about $800 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,085. Houses for rent in Morgantown, WV are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,700.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$797

3%

8%

2 bedroom

$1,100

No Change

11%

3 bedroom

$1,500

No Change

8%

4 bedroom

$2,490

1%

35%

Studio

$4,200

No Change

80%

Studio

Average rent

$4,200

Last year

80%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$797

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,490

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

35%

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$1,275
decreased by33%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,072
decreased by44%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Morgantown, WV is 19% 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

500 Koehler Dr #6303 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Suncrest apartment for rent in Morgantown

1 bed

1 bath

$455

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 1

2577 University Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ 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

4d ago

7.5

Very good

336 Stewart Street

336 Stewart St, Morgantown, WV 26505

2 beds

1 bath

$650

Apartment for rent

595 E Brockway Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Park apartment for rent in Morgantown

595 East Brockway Avenue - 1

595 E Brockway Ave #1, Morgantown, WV 26501

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 25

University Lofts - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

University Lofts

1389 University Ave, Morgantown, WV 26505

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$765–$1,030

Apartment for rent

Alpine Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

Alpine Apartments

803 Alpine St, Morgantown, WV 26505

1–2 beds

1 bath

$795–$865

Apartment for rent

316 Highland Ave #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Suncrest apartment for rent in Morgantown

316 Highland Ave #A, Morgantown, WV 26505

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 3

450 Dallas St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Morgantown apartment for rent in Morgantown

450 Dallas St, Morgantown, WV 26505

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

Available May 15