Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
West Liberty University, WV

Median rent

Median rent in Wheeling

$1,045/mo

increased by74%

vs previous year

The average rent in Wheeling is $1,045 per month as of September 2026. This is 45% below the national average rent, or $854 less per month.

$1.05

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Wheeling

26

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Wheeling rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in West Liberty University, WV

Average rent prices in Wheeling have increased by 74% 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 West Liberty University, WV

Rent prices in Wheeling vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Wheeling is $1,145, whereas a house costs $847. 1-bedroom apartments in Wheeling run $1,071 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,218.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,071

-

275%

2 bedroom

$1,160

-

17%

3 bedroom

$945

-

-

4 bedroom

$2,500

-

-

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,071

Last year

275%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,160

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$945

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

The table above reflects average rent prices in West Liberty 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 West Liberty University, WV

1143 Main St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Wheeling

1 bed

1 bath

$275

LaBelle Greene II - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.1

Very good

LaBelle Greene II

31st & Wood St, Wheeling, WV 26003

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$524–$995

152 Burnt Mill Cir #152 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Wheeling

Charming 2 Bed Unit in Wheeling | 1 Bath | $600/mo | Available 7/27

152 Burnt Mill Cir #152, Wheeling, WV 26003

2 beds

1 bath

$600

Providence Greene II - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

3d ago

7.9

Very good

Providence Greene II

6 5th St, Wheeling, WV 26003

1–3 beds

1 bath

$695–$953

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Frequently asked questions for West Liberty University, WV

Quick answers to common questions about the Wheeling rental market.

How much is rent in Wheeling?

The average rent in Wheeling is $1,045 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Wheeling?

Average rent prices in Wheeling have increased by 74% since last year.

How does Wheeling rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Wheeling is 45% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $854 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Wheeling?

To comfortably afford rent in Wheeling, you'd need to earn approximately $42,000/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).