Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Shepherd University, WV

Median rent

Median rent in Shepherdstown

$2,000/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Shepherdstown is $2,000 per month as of September 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $100 more per month.

$1.14

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Shepherdstown

27

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Shepherdstown rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Shepherd University, WV

Average rent prices in Shepherdstown 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 Shepherd University, WV

Rent prices in Shepherdstown vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Shepherdstown is $1,750, whereas a house costs $2,050. 1-bedroom apartments in Shepherdstown run $1,950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,675.

Listings

Studio

$9,275

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,200

-

-

2 bedroom

$1,225

-

9%

3 bedroom

$2,000

-

24%

4 bedroom

$2,900

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$9,275

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,225

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last year

24%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

The table above reflects average rent prices in Shepherd 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 Shepherd University, WV

99 Bibury St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Martinsburg

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

$1,100

Price drop

24 Ora Lee Ct #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Martinsburg

Residential Lease, MARTINSBURG, WV

24 Ora Lee Ct #2, Martinsburg, WV 25404

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

2553 Warm Springs Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Shenandoah Junction

Residential Lease, SHENANDOAH JUNCTION, WV

2553 Warm Springs Rd, Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442

3 beds

2 baths

$1,600

81 Perfecta Pl - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Townhouse for rent in Martinsburg

3 beds

3.5 baths

$1,850

$1,750

Price drop

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Frequently asked questions for Shepherd University, WV

Quick answers to common questions about the Shepherdstown rental market.

How much is rent in Shepherdstown?

The average rent in Shepherdstown is $2,000 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Shepherdstown?

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

How does Shepherdstown rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Shepherdstown is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Shepherdstown?

To comfortably afford rent in Shepherdstown, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/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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