Last updated on June 24, 2026

Average rent in
University of Charleston, WV

Median rent

Median rent in South Charleston

$962/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in South Charleston is $962 per month as of June 2026. This is 51% below the national average rent, or $987 less per month.

$1.12

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Charleston

47

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of South Charleston 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 University of Charleston, WV

Average rent prices in South Charleston have increased by 6% 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 $1,350. 1-bedroom apartments in South Charleston run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,150.

Listings

Studio

$810

-

3%

1 bedroom

$1,122

-

3%

2 bedroom

$962

-

6%

3 bedroom

$1,350

-

32%

4 bedroom

$1,800

-

22%

Studio

Average rent

$810

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,122

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$962

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last year

32%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last year

22%

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

922 Greendale Drive - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

922 Greendale Drive

922 Greendale Dr, Charleston, WV 25302

2 beds

1 bath

$699

House for rent

Available Jun 24

211 Georges Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Malden

211 Georges Drive Charleston, WV 25306

211 Georges Dr, Malden, WV 25306

2 beds

1 bath

$725

Apartment for rent

1313 Fletcher Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

1313 Fletcher Avenue

1313 Fletcher Ave, Dunbar, WV 25064

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

1614 Franklin Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.5

Very good

1614 Franklin Avenue

1614 Franklin Ave, Charleston, WV 25311

3 beds

2 baths

$920

Apartment for rent

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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 $962 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South Charleston?

Average rent prices in South Charleston have increased by 6% since last year.

How does South Charleston rent compare to the national average?

Rent in South Charleston is 51% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $987 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 $39,000/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).