Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
University of Charleston, WV

Median rent

Median rent in South Charleston

$1,000/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

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

$1.22

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Charleston

57

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of South Charleston 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 University of Charleston, WV

Average rent prices in South Charleston have increased by 10% 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 University of Charleston, 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 $1,412. 1-bedroom apartments in South Charleston run $847 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,275.

Listings

Studio

$810

-

No Change

1 bedroom

$792

-

30%

2 bedroom

$1,250

-

25%

3 bedroom

$1,500

-

26%

4 bedroom

$1,800

-

26%

Studio

Average rent

$810

1 bedroom

Average rent

$792

Last year

30%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last year

25%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last year

26%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last year

26%

The table above reflects average rent prices in University of Charleston, 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 University of Charleston, WV

Charmco Lofts - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

2d ago

8.5

Very good

Charmco Lofts

606 Morris St, Charleston, WV 25301

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$487–$976

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.
Stockton Greene - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

Stockton Greene

1625 7th Ave, Charleston, WV 25387

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$571–$913

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.
2331 1/2 Washington Street West - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

2331 1/2 Washington Street West

2331 1/2 Washington St W, Charleston, WV 25387

1 bed

1 bath

$600

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.
Washington Greene - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

1d ago

8.5

Very good

Washington Greene

1661 Washington St W, Charleston, WV 25387

2 beds

1 bath

$620–$730

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 University of Charleston, 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 $1,000 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South Charleston?

Average rent prices in South Charleston have increased by 10% since last year.

How does South Charleston rent compare to the national average?

Rent in South Charleston 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 South Charleston?

To comfortably afford rent in South Charleston, 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).