Last updated on September 18, 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 September 2026. This is 52% below the national average rent, or $990 less per month.

$1.06

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Charleston

48

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of South Charleston rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%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 $1,150. 1-bedroom apartments in South Charleston run $900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $910.

Listings

Studio

$810

-

No Change

1 bedroom

$850

-

1%

2 bedroom

$930

-

No Change

3 bedroom

$1,355

-

4%

4 bedroom

$1,475

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$810

1 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$930

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,355

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,475

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

Stockton Greene - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

9h ago

8.3

Very good

Stockton Greene

1625 7th Ave, Charleston, WV 25387

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$571–$765

Price drop

922 Greendale Drive - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

922 Greendale Drive

922 Greendale Dr, Charleston, WV 25302

2 beds

1 bath

$699

606 21st St W #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

North Charleston apartment for rent in Charleston

606 21st St W #B, Charleston, WV 25387

2 beds

1 bath

$725

426 Ferguson Ln - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

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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 September 12, 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).