Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
West Virginia Junior College Charleston, WV

Median rent

Median rent in South Charleston

$950/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in South Charleston is $950 per month as of September 2026. This is 50% below the national average rent, or $950 less per month.

$1.08

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Charleston

49

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 West Virginia Junior College Charleston, WV

Average rent prices in South Charleston have decreased by 5% 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 Virginia Junior College 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 $887, whereas a house costs $1,300. 1-bedroom apartments in South Charleston run $900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $875.

Listings

Studio

$810

-

11%

1 bedroom

$845

-

11%

2 bedroom

$892

-

13%

3 bedroom

$1,400

-

16%

4 bedroom

$2,250

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$810

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$845

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$892

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

The table above reflects average rent prices in West Virginia Junior College 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 West Virginia Junior College Charleston, WV

922 Greendale Drive - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

922 Greendale Drive

922 Greendale Dr, Charleston, WV 25302

2 beds

1 bath

$699

606 21st St W #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

North Charleston apartment for rent in Charleston

606 21st St W #B, Charleston, WV 25387

2 beds

1 bath

$725

211 Georges Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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211 Georges Drive Charleston, WV 25306

211 Georges Dr, Malden, WV 25306

2 beds

1 bath

$725

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3d ago

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Frequently asked questions for West Virginia Junior College 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 $950 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South Charleston?

Average rent prices in South Charleston have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does South Charleston rent compare to the national average?

Rent in South Charleston is 50% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $950 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 $38,000/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).