Last updated on June 22, 2026

Average rent in
Mountain State University, WV

Median rent

Median rent in Sophia

$1,195/mo

decreased by30%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sophia is $1,195 per month as of June 2026. This is 39% below the national average rent, or $755 less per month.

$1.12

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sophia

29

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sophia 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 Mountain State University, WV

Average rent prices in Sophia have decreased by 30% 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 University, WV

Rent prices in Sophia vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sophia is $1,195, whereas a house costs $1,255. 1-bedroom apartments in Sophia run $1,195 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.

Listings

Studio

$1,500

-

59%

1 bedroom

$1,100

-

53%

2 bedroom

$987

-

6%

3 bedroom

$1,250

-

-

4 bedroom

$1,800

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,500

Last year

59%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last year

53%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$987

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

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

309 Neville St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Beckley

309 Neville St, Beckley, WV 25801

1 bed

1 bath

$525

Condo for rent

Available Apr 17

Mercer Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.7

Very good

Mercer Street

Mercer St, Beckley, WV 25801

2 beds

1 bath

$650

Apartment for rent

2986 Robert C Byrd Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Beckley

SINGLE_FAMILY - BECKLEY, WV

2986 Robert C Byrd Dr, Beckley, WV 25801

Studio

0 baths

$700

House for rent

200 W Main St #102 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Sophia

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 3

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Frequently asked questions for Mountain State University, WV

Quick answers to common questions about the Sophia rental market.

How much is rent in Sophia?

The average rent in Sophia is $1,195 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sophia?

Average rent prices in Sophia have decreased by 30% since last year.

How does Sophia rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sophia is 39% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $755 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 $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).