Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Valley College Beckley, WV

Median rent

Median rent in Sophia

$1,122/mo

decreased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sophia is $1,122 per month as of September 2026. This is 41% below the national average rent, or $777 less per month.

$0.82

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sophia

30

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sophia 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 Valley College Beckley, WV

Average rent prices in Sophia have decreased by 13% 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 Valley College Beckley, WV

Rent prices in Sophia vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sophia is $883, whereas a house costs $1,475. 1-bedroom apartments in Sophia run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $851.

Listings

Studio

$2,250

-

40%

1 bedroom

$652

-

36%

2 bedroom

$900

-

10%

3 bedroom

$1,145

-

-

4 bedroom

$1,503

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,250

Last year

40%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$652

Last year

36%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,145

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,503

The table above reflects average rent prices in Valley College Beckley, 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 Valley College Beckley, WV

113 Jo Ann Pl #1 - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

House for rent in Beckley

113 Jo Ann Pl #1, Beckley, WV 25801

2 beds

1 bath

$500

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

Edwards Crossing II - Photo 1 of 1

14m ago

8.3

Very good

Edwards Crossing II

100 Edwards Ln, Beaver, WV 25813

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$555–$1,006

Oakmont Greene II - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

Oakmont Greene II

100 Oakmont Way, Mount Hope, WV 25880

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$555–$1,006

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Frequently asked questions for Valley College Beckley, WV

Quick answers to common questions about the Sophia rental market.

How much is rent in Sophia?

The average rent in Sophia is $1,122 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sophia?

Average rent prices in Sophia have decreased by 13% since last year.

How does Sophia rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sophia is 41% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $777 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 $45,000/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).