Last updated on June 23, 2026

Average rent in
West Liberty University, WV

Median rent

Median rent in Wheeling

$900/mo

increased by24%

vs previous year

The average rent in Wheeling is $900 per month as of June 2026. This is 54% below the national average rent, or $1,050 less per month.

$0.89

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Wheeling

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Wheeling 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 West Liberty University, WV

Average rent prices in Wheeling have increased 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 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 $887, whereas a house costs $922. 1-bedroom apartments in Wheeling run $720 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $850.

Listings

1 bedroom

$720

-

27%

2 bedroom

$847

-

18%

3 bedroom

$1,500

-

-

1 bedroom

Average rent

$720

Last year

27%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$847

Last year

18%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

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 Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Wheeling

1 bed

1 bath

$275

Apartment for rent

305 Walden Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

305 Walden Ave

305 Walden Ave, Tiltonsville, OH 43963

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

44 Arley Ct #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in West Liberty

44 Arley Ct. - 1

44 Arley Ct #1, West Liberty, WV 26074

2 beds

1 bath

$750

House for rent

Available Jun 1

1713 Warwood Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Wheeling

Coming Soon! 1st floor, Pet Friendly Apartment - Warwood Ave

1713 Warwood Ave #2, Wheeling, WV 26003

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

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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 $900 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Wheeling?

Average rent prices in Wheeling have increased by 24% since last year.

How does Wheeling rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Wheeling is 54% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,050 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 $36,000/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).