Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 29, 2026
Average rent in
Parkersburg, WV
Average rent in
Last updated on August 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Parkersburg
$900/mo
13%vs previous year
The average rent in Parkersburg is $900 per month as of August 2026. This is 53% below the national average rent, or $1,025 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Parkersburg
30
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Parkersburg rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Parkersburg, WV
Average rent prices in Parkersburg have increased by 13% over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Parkersburg, WV
Rent prices in Parkersburg vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Parkersburg is $762, whereas a house costs $1,395. 1-bedroom apartments in Parkersburg run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $820.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $720 |  1% | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $775 | 3% | 28% | |
2 bedroom | $850 | 3% | 15% | |
3 bedroom | $1,300 | 24% | 14% | |
4 bedroom | $1,350 | 63% | 18% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Parkersburg, WV.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $762 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,200 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,395 | 10% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$720
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$775
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
28%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
15%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
24%
Last year
14%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
63%
Last year
18%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Parkersburg, WV.
Apartments
Average rent
$762
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,200
Houses
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
10%
The table above reflects average rent prices in 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.
How does rent in Parkersburg, WV compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Parkersburg and Barboursville by all bedroom counts and property types.
Parkersburg
53%lower than the national median
43%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Parkersburg, WV is 18% lower than the median rent in Barboursville, WV.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,095
2%$1,100
13%$1,260
23%$997
12%$1,000
3%$1,277
13%$760
30%$1,114
1%$912
12%$881
21%$901
16%$1,100
2%Discover rentals in Parkersburg, WV
16h ago
3850 Central Ave, Parkersburg, WV 26104
1–3 beds
1 bath
$524–$999
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2412 Covert St, Parkersburg, WV 26101
1–3 beds
1 bath
$590–$1,010
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Rosemar Ter, Parkersburg, WV 26105
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
1d ago
211 11th St, Parkersburg, WV 26101
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
4d ago
310 310 9.5 Street, Parkersburg, WV 26101
1 bed
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
4d ago
310 9 1/2 St, Parkersburg, WV 26101
1 bed
1 bath
$1,975
Apartment for rent
2d ago
600 Schultz St, Parkersburg, WV 26101
2 beds
2 baths
$1,500–$1,600
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Townhouse for rent in Parkersburg
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,395
House for rent
16h ago
3850 Central Ave, Parkersburg, WV 26104
1–3 beds
1 bath
$524–$999
Apartment for rent
16h ago
500 13th St, Parkersburg, WV 26101
1 bed
1 bath
$725
Apartment for rent
2d ago
600 Schultz St, Parkersburg, WV 26101
2 beds
2 baths
$1,500–$1,600
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Riverbend Apartments, Parkersburg, WV 26101
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$820–$950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Parkersburg
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Parkersburg
4813 Sayre Ave, Parkersburg, WV 26104
1 bed
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Parkersburg
1 bed
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 2
5d+ ago
House for rent in Parkersburg
3 beds
1 bath
$1,300
House for rent
16h ago
3850 Central Ave, Parkersburg, WV 26104
3 beds
1 bath
$999
Apartment for rent
1d ago
211 11th St, Parkersburg, WV 26101
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Rosemar Ter, Parkersburg, WV 26105
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1314 Spring St, Parkersburg, WV 26101
Studio
1 bath
$675
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Parkersburg, WV
Quick answers to common questions about the Parkersburg rental market.
How much is rent in Parkersburg?
The average rent in Parkersburg is $900 per month as of August 22, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Parkersburg?
Average rent prices in Parkersburg have increased by 13% over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.
How does Parkersburg rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Parkersburg is 53% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,025 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 $36,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Parkersburg?
January offers the best rental deals in Parkersburg, with rents running about 9% lower than the August peak season.
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).