Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Martinsburg Institute, WV

Median rent

Median rent in South Charleston

$910/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in South Charleston is $910 per month as of October 2026. This is 52% below the national average rent, or $990 less per month.

$1.10

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Charleston

50

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of South Charleston rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Martinsburg Institute, WV

Average rent prices in South Charleston have remained the same 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 Martinsburg Institute, WV

Rent prices in South Charleston vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in South Charleston is $910, whereas a house costs $1,375. 1-bedroom apartments in South Charleston run $887 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $910.

Listings

Studio

$810

-

No Change

1 bedroom

$770

-

3%

2 bedroom

$1,032

-

7%

3 bedroom

$1,330

-

11%

4 bedroom

$1,800

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$810

1 bedroom

Average rent

$770

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,032

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,330

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

The table above reflects average rent prices in Martinsburg Institute, 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 Martinsburg Institute, WV

2331 1/2 Washington Street West - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

2331 1/2 Washington Street West

2331 1/2 Washington St W, Charleston, WV 25387

1 bed

1 bath

$600

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
128 Valley Brook Cir #67 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Nitro

Charming 2-bedroom Nitro, WV

128 Valley Brook Cir #67, Nitro, WV 25143

2 beds

1 bath

$619

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Washington Greene - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

2d ago

8.5

Very good

Washington Greene

1661 Washington St W, Charleston, WV 25387

2 beds

1 bath

$620–$730

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Stockton Greene - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

5h ago

8.5

Very good

Stockton Greene

1625 7th Ave, Charleston, WV 25387

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$651–$913

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Martinsburg Institute, WV

Quick answers to common questions about the South Charleston rental market.

How much is rent in South Charleston?

The average rent in South Charleston is $910 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South Charleston?

Average rent prices in South Charleston have remained the same since last year.

How does South Charleston rent compare to the national average?

Rent in South Charleston is 52% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $990 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in South Charleston?

To comfortably afford rent in South Charleston, you'd need to earn approximately $36,000/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).