Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Shepherd University, WV

Median rent

Median rent in Shepherdstown

$2,050/mo

decreased by24%

vs previous year

The average rent in Shepherdstown is $2,050 per month as of October 2026. This is 8% above the national average rent, or $150 more per month.

$1.37

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Shepherdstown

23

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Shepherdstown rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 decreased by 24% 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 $1,250, whereas a house costs $2,192. 1-bedroom apartments in Shepherdstown run $1,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,207.

Listings

Studio

$1,550

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,000

-

-

2 bedroom

$1,250

-

-

3 bedroom

$2,185

-

19%

4 bedroom

$2,897

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,550

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,185

Last year

19%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,897

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

West German St 315 Apartment - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

West German St 315 Apartment

315 W German St, Shepherdstown, WV 25443

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

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.
East New Street 217 Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

East New Street 217 Apartments

217 E New St, Shepherdstown, WV 25443

2 beds

1 bath

$1,165

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.
108 E Washington St +300/400 S princess - Photo 1 of 1

6h ago

8.5

Very good

108 E Washington St +300/400 S princess

108 108 EWashington- 300-400 SPrincess, Shepherdstown, WV 25443

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

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.
138 Ruby St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Shenandoah Junction

138 RUBY ST - .

138 Ruby St, Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

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 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 $2,050 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Shepherdstown?

Average rent prices in Shepherdstown have decreased by 24% since last year.

How does Shepherdstown rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Shepherdstown is 8% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 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 $82,000/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).

Charles Towers