Last updated on June 24, 2026

Average rent in
West Virginia University Parkersburg, WV

Median rent

Median rent in Walker

$800/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Walker is $800 per month as of June 2026. This is 59% below the national average rent, or $1,150 less per month.

$1.70

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Walker

26

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Walker 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 Virginia University Parkersburg, WV

Average rent prices in Walker have increased by 7% 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 Walker vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Walker is $800, whereas a house costs $1,282. 1-bedroom apartments in Walker run $800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $800.

Listings

Studio

$725

-

-

1 bedroom

$800

-

24%

2 bedroom

$850

-

21%

3 bedroom

$1,182

-

41%

4 bedroom

$710

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$725

1 bedroom

Average rent

$800

Last year

24%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last year

21%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,182

Last year

41%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$710

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

100 Mineral Manor Way #02 - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Parkersburg

Cozy 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Town House|

100 Mineral Manor Way #02, Parkersburg, WV 26101

2 beds

1 bath

$585

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 23

100 Mineral Manor Way #03 - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Parkersburg

Cozy 3 Bedroom 2 bath Town House

100 Mineral Manor Way #03, Parkersburg, WV 26101

3 beds

2 baths

$645

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 23

100 Mineral Manor Way #04 - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Parkersburg

Cozy 4 Bedroom 2 Bath Town House

100 Mineral Manor Way #04, Parkersburg, WV 26101

4 beds

2 baths

$710

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 23

0211 11th St - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

8.4

Very good

0211 11th St

211 11th St, Parkersburg, WV 26101

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for West Virginia University Parkersburg, WV

Quick answers to common questions about the Walker rental market.

How much is rent in Walker?

The average rent in Walker is $800 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Walker?

Average rent prices in Walker have increased by 7% since last year.

How does Walker rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Walker is 59% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,150 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Walker?

To comfortably afford rent in Walker, you'd need to earn approximately $32,000/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).