Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Mountain State College, WV

Median rent

Median rent in Sophia

$1,000/mo

decreased by18%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sophia is $1,000 per month as of October 2026. This is 47% below the national average rent, or $900 less per month.

$0.76

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sophia

39

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sophia rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Mountain State College, WV

Average rent prices in Sophia have decreased by 18% 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 Mountain State College, WV

Rent prices in Sophia vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sophia is $850, whereas a house costs $1,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Sophia run $795 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $850.

Listings

Studio

$1,650

-

63%

1 bedroom

$795

-

31%

2 bedroom

$939

-

4%

3 bedroom

$1,100

-

-

4 bedroom

$1,800

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,650

Last year

63%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$795

Last year

31%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$939

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

The table above reflects average rent prices in Mountain State College, 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 Mountain State College, WV

777 Beechview Rd #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Mount Hope

777 Beechview Road - 1

777 Beechview Rd #1, Mount Hope, WV 25880

Studio

0 baths

$500

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.
309 Neville St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Beckley

1 bed

1 bath

$525

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.
Edwards Crossing II - Photo 1 of 1

23m ago

8.3

Very good

Edwards Crossing II

100 Edwards Ln, Beaver, WV 25813

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$555–$1,006

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.
Oakmont Greene II - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

8.3

Very good

Oakmont Greene II

100 Oakmont Way, Mount Hope, WV 25880

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$555–$1,006

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 Mountain State College, WV

Quick answers to common questions about the Sophia rental market.

How much is rent in Sophia?

The average rent in Sophia is $1,000 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sophia?

Average rent prices in Sophia have decreased by 18% since last year.

How does Sophia rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sophia is 47% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $900 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Sophia?

To comfortably afford rent in Sophia, you'd need to earn approximately $40,000/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).