Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 20, 2026
Average rent in
Downtown Morgantown, Morgantown, WV
Average rent in
Last updated on October 20, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Downtown Morgantown
$1,400/mo
27%vs previous year
The average rent in Downtown Morgantown is $1,400 per month as of October 2026. This is 26% below the national average rent, or $500 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downtown Morgantown
45
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 27% 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 $1,300, whereas a house costs $2,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Morgantown run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,065.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $750 | 3% | 16% | |
2 bedroom | $1,045 | No Change | 11% | |
3 bedroom | $1,575 | 2% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,800 | 31% |  1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
First Ward | $1,600 | |
Mileground | $1,687 | |
South Park | $1,612 | |
Sunnyside | $1,275 | |
Westover | $1,300 | |
Woodburn | $1,000 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,300 | 15% | 29% | |
Condos | $1,825 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $2,900 | 20% | 8% |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$750
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
16%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,045
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,575
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
31%
Last year
1%
First Ward
Average rent
$1,600
Mileground
Average rent
$1,687
South Park
Average rent
$1,612
Sunnyside
Average rent
$1,275
Woodburn
Average rent
$1,000
Westover
Average rent
$1,300
Apartments
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
29%
Condos
Average rent
$1,825
Houses
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
20%
Last year
8%
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
26%lower than the national median
16%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Morgantown, Morgantown, WV is 13% lower than the median rent in First Ward, Morgantown, WV.
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4d ago
1389 University Ave, Morgantown, WV 26505
2 beds
2 baths
$850
Apartment for rent
17h ago
14 Jacobs St, Morgantown, WV 26505
2–3 beds
1 bath
$950–$1,200
Apartment for rent
4d ago
466 Dallas St, Morgantown, WV 26505
3 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1993 Water St, Morgantown, WV 26505
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,100–$1,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
400 Forest Ave, Morgantown, WV 26505
3–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,850–$2,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
461 High St, Morgantown, WV 26505
2–4 beds
2 baths
$1,900–$2,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Morgantown townhouse for rent in Morgantown
112 Chestnut St, Morgantown, WV 26505
3 beds
3 baths
$2,800
House for rent
1d ago
Downtown Morgantown house for rent in Morgantown
4 beds
2 baths
$2,620
House for rent
20h ago
176 Fayette St, Morgantown, WV 26505
1 bed
1 bath
$1,799
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Downtown Morgantown house for rent in Morgantown
3 beds
2 baths
$1,650
House for rent
4d ago
Willey St, Morgantown, WV 26505
2 beds
2 baths
$1,045
Apartment for rent
4d ago
458 High St, Morgantown, WV 26505
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$725–$1,100
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1993 Water St, Morgantown, WV 26505
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,100–$1,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
474 Dallas St, Morgantown, WV 26505
2 beds
2 baths
$1,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
507 Locust Ave, Morgantown, WV 26505
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Willey St, Morgantown, WV 26505
2 beds
2 baths
$1,045
Apartment for rent
5h ago
70 High St, Morgantown, WV 26505
3 beds
1 bath
$1,400–$1,500
Apartment for rent
17h ago
14 Jacobs St, Morgantown, WV 26505
2–3 beds
1 bath
$950–$1,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Downtown Morgantown apartment for rent in Morgantown
912 Naomi St, Morgantown, WV 26505
1 bed
1 bath
$600–$800
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Downtown Morgantown apartment for rent in Morgantown
278 Spruce St, Morgantown, WV 26505
1 bed
1 bath
$675
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 $1,400 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Downtown Morgantown?
Average rent prices in Downtown Morgantown have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 27% since last year.
How does Downtown Morgantown rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downtown Morgantown is 26% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $500 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 $56,000/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).