Last updated on June 23, 2026

Average rent in
West Virginia State University, WV

Median rent

Median rent in South Charleston

$910/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in South Charleston is $910 per month as of June 2026. This is 53% below the national average rent, or $1,040 less per month.

$1.02

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Charleston

41

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of South Charleston rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in West Virginia State University, WV

Average rent prices in South Charleston have remained the same 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 State University, 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 $1,300. 1-bedroom apartments in South Charleston run $899 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,065.

Listings

Studio

$810

-

No Change

1 bedroom

$700

-

8%

2 bedroom

$950

-

2%

3 bedroom

$1,380

-

3%

4 bedroom

$1,600

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$810

Last year

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$700

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,380

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

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

571 Maccorkle Ave #112 - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Saint Albans

Modern 2 Bed, 1 Bath Apt in Saint Albans | $660/mo | Available 06/03/2026

571 Maccorkle Ave #112, Saint Albans, WV 25177

2 beds

1 bath

$660

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 3

922 Greendale Drive - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

922 Greendale Drive

922 Greendale Dr, Charleston, WV 25302

2 beds

1 bath

$699

House for rent

Available Jun 23

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

1802 Myers Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.7

Very good

1802 Myers Avenue

1802 Myers Ave, Dunbar, WV 25064

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for West Virginia State University, 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 $910 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South Charleston?

Average rent prices in South Charleston have remained the same since last year.

How does South Charleston rent compare to the national average?

Rent in South Charleston is 53% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,040 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 $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).