Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 7, 2026
Average rent in
Downtown Morgantown, Morgantown, WV
Average rent in
Last updated on June 7, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Downtown Morgantown
$1,100/mo
11%vs previous year
The average rent in Downtown Morgantown is $1,100 per month as of June 2026. This is 44% below the national average rent, or $850 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downtown Morgantown
35
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Downtown Morgantown rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Downtown Morgantown, Morgantown, WV
Average rent prices in Downtown Morgantown have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 11% 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
Downtown Morgantown, Morgantown, WV
Rent prices in Downtown Morgantown vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Morgantown is $1,075, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Morgantown run $725 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,075.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $850 | No Change |  11% | |
1 bedroom | $725 | 1% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,075 | 1% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $1,300 | 2% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,440 | 2% | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
First Ward | $1,500 | |
Mileground | $1,275 | |
South Park | $1,125 | |
Sunnyside | $1,175 | |
Westover | $1,225 | |
Woodburn | $1,200 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,075 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,962 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,800 | 13% | 19% |
Studio
Average rent
$850
Last year
11%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$725
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,075
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,440
Last 30 days
2%
First Ward
Average rent
$1,500
Mileground
Average rent
$1,275
South Park
Average rent
$1,125
Sunnyside
Average rent
$1,175
Woodburn
Average rent
$1,200
Westover
Average rent
$1,225
Apartments
Average rent
$1,075
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,962
Houses
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
19%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Downtown Morgantown, 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 Downtown Morgantown, Morgantown, WV compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Downtown Morgantown and First Ward by all bedroom counts and property types.
Downtown Morgantown
44%lower than the national median
23%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Morgantown, Morgantown, WV is 27% lower than the median rent in First Ward, Morgantown, WV.
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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
5d+ ago
Downtown Morgantown house for rent in Morgantown
230 Cornell Ave, Morgantown, WV 26505
2 beds
1 bath
$850
House for rent
5d+ ago
14 Jacobs St, Morgantown, WV 26505
2–3 beds
1 bath
$950–$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Morgantown apartment for rent in Morgantown
466 Dallas St, Morgantown, WV 26505
3 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
Available May 5
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
50m ago
456 High St, Morgantown, WV 26505
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,200–$1,300
Apartment for rent
2d ago
214 Wall St, Morgantown, WV 26505
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,000–$1,250
Apartment for rent
1d ago
458 High St, Morgantown, WV 26505
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$695–$1,150
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Willey St, Morgantown, WV 26505
2 beds
2 baths
$1,045
Apartment for rent
4d ago
409 Forest Ave, Morgantown, WV 26505
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,100–$1,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Morgantown apartment for rent in Morgantown
2 beds
2 baths
$1,199
Apartment for rent
Available May 29
5d+ ago
Downtown Morgantown apartment for rent in Morgantown
420 High St #402, Morgantown, WV 26505
1 bed
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
1d ago
521 Locust Ave, Morgantown, WV 26505
3 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
1d ago
454 Pine St, Morgantown, WV 26505
3 beds
1 bath
$1,305
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
14 Jacobs St, Morgantown, WV 26505
2–3 beds
1 bath
$950–$1,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
458 High St, Morgantown, WV 26505
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$695–$1,150
Apartment for rent
1d ago
458 High St, Morgantown, WV 26505
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$695–$1,150
Apartment for rent
2d ago
214 Wall St, Morgantown, WV 26505
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,000–$1,250
Apartment for rent
2d ago
517 Locust Ave, Morgantown, WV 26505
3 beds
2 baths
$1,275
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
14 Jacobs St, Morgantown, WV 26505
3 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Downtown Morgantown, Morgantown, WV
Quick answers to common questions about the Downtown Morgantown rental market.
How much is rent in Downtown Morgantown?
The average rent in Downtown Morgantown is $1,100 per month as of June 6, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Downtown Morgantown?
Average rent prices in Downtown Morgantown have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.
How does Downtown Morgantown rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downtown Morgantown is 44% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $850 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Downtown Morgantown?
To comfortably afford rent in Downtown Morgantown, you'd need to earn approximately $44,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).