Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 13, 2026

Average rent in
Morgantown, WV

Last updated on May 13, 2026

Last updated on May 13, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Morgantown, WV is $1,200. This is -38%, or $750, lower than the national average.

$1.35

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,200

Flat
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

181

for rent on Zumper.com

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Morgantown, WV is $1,200. This is -38%, or $750, lower than the national average.

$1.35

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

13%
56%
23%
5%
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 2% in the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,075. A 1-bedroom apartment in Morgantown, WV costs about $750 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,050. Houses for rent in Morgantown, WV are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,800.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$750

1%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,062

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$1,500

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,500

7%

32%

Studio

$772

13%

17%

Studio

Average rent

$772

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,062

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

32%

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 by38%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,300
decreased by33%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Morgantown, WV is 8% lower 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

336 Stewart Street - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.2

Very good

336 Stewart Street

336 Stewart St, Morgantown, WV 26505

2 beds

1 bath

$650

Apartment for rent

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

$650

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746 Willey St #C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Woodburn apartment for rent in Morgantown

746 Willey Street - C

746 Willey St #C, Morgantown, WV 26505

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 9

348 Wilson Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

348 Wilson Avenue

348 Wilson Ave, Morgantown, WV 26501

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

1467-1469 Saxman Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.2

Very good

1467-1469 Saxman Ave

1467 Saxman Ave, Morgantown, WV 26505

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

160 6th St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Sunnyside apartment for rent in Morgantown

160 6th St #4, Morgantown, WV 26505

4 beds

2 baths

$800

Apartment for rent

Available May 1

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

Alpine Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Alpine Apartments

803 Alpine St, Morgantown, WV 26505

2 beds

1 bath

$835

Apartment for rent