Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Fairmont State University, WV

Median rent

Median rent in Fairmont

$1,200/mo

increased by26%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fairmont is $1,200 per month as of September 2026. This is 37% below the national average rent, or $700 less per month.

$1.69

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fairmont

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fairmont rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Fairmont State University, WV

Average rent prices in Fairmont have increased by 26% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Fairmont State University, WV

Rent prices in Fairmont vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fairmont is $800, whereas a house costs $1,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Fairmont run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,000.

Listings

1 bedroom

$750

-

-

2 bedroom

$1,100

-

14%

3 bedroom

$1,437

-

-

4 bedroom

$1,300

-

-

1 bedroom

Average rent

$750

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,437

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

The table above reflects average rent prices in Fairmont State University, 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.

Discover rentals in Fairmont State University, WV

3203 Willey Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Farmington

Single Family Home close to everything!

3203 Willey Ave, Farmington, WV 26571

2 beds

1 bath

$900

907 Floral Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Fairmont

907 Floral Ave, Fairmont, WV 26554

2 beds

1 bath

$900

158 Main St, Unit 3 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

158 Main St, Unit 3

158 Main St, Rivesville, WV 26588

4 beds

1 bath

$1,100

1223 Greenbrier Rd #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Fairmont

1223 Greenbrier Road - 1

1223 Greenbrier Rd #1, Fairmont, WV 26554

4 beds

1.5 baths

$1,300

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Frequently asked questions for Fairmont State University, WV

Quick answers to common questions about the Fairmont rental market.

How much is rent in Fairmont?

The average rent in Fairmont is $1,200 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fairmont?

Average rent prices in Fairmont have increased by 26% since last year.

How does Fairmont rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fairmont is 37% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $700 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Fairmont?

To comfortably afford rent in Fairmont, you'd need to earn approximately $48,000/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).

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