Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
West Virginia University Parkersburg, WV

Median rent

Median rent in Parkersburg

$950/mo

increased by23%

vs previous year

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

$1.53

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Parkersburg

30

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Parkersburg 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 University Parkersburg, WV

Average rent prices in Parkersburg have increased by 23% 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 University Parkersburg, WV

Rent prices in Parkersburg vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Parkersburg is $825, whereas a house costs $1,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Parkersburg run $800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.

Listings

Studio

$675

-

-

1 bedroom

$800

-

25%

2 bedroom

$950

-

20%

3 bedroom

$1,450

-

-

4 bedroom

$1,800

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$675

1 bedroom

Average rent

$800

Last year

25%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last year

20%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

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

St Paul Terrace - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

St Paul Terrace

3850 Central Ave, Parkersburg, WV 26104

1–3 beds

1 bath

$524–$999

Terrapin Park - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

Terrapin Park

2412 Covert St, Parkersburg, WV 26101

1–3 beds

1 bath

$590–$1,010

2401 1/2 7th Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Parkersburg

2401 1/2 7th Ave, Parkersburg, WV 26101

2 beds

1 bath

$750

$650

Price drop

2510 39th St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

2510 39th St

2510 39th St, Parkersburg, WV 26104

2 beds

1 bath

$750

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Frequently asked questions for West Virginia University Parkersburg, WV

Quick answers to common questions about the Parkersburg rental market.

How much is rent in Parkersburg?

The average rent in Parkersburg is $950 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Parkersburg?

Average rent prices in Parkersburg have increased by 23% since last year.

How does Parkersburg rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Parkersburg 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 Parkersburg?

To comfortably afford rent in Parkersburg, 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).