Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 27, 2026
Average rent in
Parkersburg, WV
Average rent in
Last updated on May 27, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Parkersburg
$895/mo
12%vs previous year
The average rent in Parkersburg is $895 per month as of May 2026. This is 54% below the national average rent, or $1,055 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Parkersburg
29
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 5% over the last month and have increased by 12% 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 $845, whereas a house costs $1,395. 1-bedroom apartments in Parkersburg run $800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $850.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $750 |  2% | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $800 | 12% | 32% | |
2 bedroom | $912 | 3% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,600 | 3% | 35% | |
4 bedroom | $1,495 | 21% | 25% |
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 | $845 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,200 | 214% | - | |
Houses | $1,395 | 5% | 43% |
Studio
Average rent
$750
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
1 bedroom
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
32%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$912
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
35%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
21%
Last year
25%
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
$845
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
214%
Houses
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
43%
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
54%lower than the national median
44%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Parkersburg, WV is 19% lower than the median rent in Barboursville, WV.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,100
21%$1,500
65%$1,104
12%$995
16%$1,325
4%$1,225
10%$795
4%$1,100
9%$882
8%$925
38%$850
22%$950
1%Discover rentals in Parkersburg, WV
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Parkersburg
100 Mineral Manor Way #02, Parkersburg, WV 26101
2 beds
1 bath
$585
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 24
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Parkersburg
100 Mineral Manor Way #03, Parkersburg, WV 26101
3 beds
2 baths
$645
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 24
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Parkersburg
100 Mineral Manor Way #04, Parkersburg, WV 26101
4 beds
2 baths
$710
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 24
5d+ ago
516 9th Ave, Parkersburg, WV 26101
2 beds
1 bath
$925
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Parkersburg
3113 Broad St #C, Parkersburg, WV 26104
1 bed
1 bath
$2,200
Condo for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
310 9 1/2 St, Parkersburg, WV 26101
1 bed
1 bath
$1,975–$2,400
Apartment for rent
16h ago
101 Wyndham Knob, Parkersburg, WV 26104
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$999–$1,249
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Parkersburg
1 bed
1 bath
$1,025
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 16
12h ago
Apartment for rent in Parkersburg
2140 16th St, Parkersburg, WV 26101
2 beds
1 bath
$975
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Riverbend Apartments, Parkersburg, WV 26101
1 bed
1 bath
$720
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
500 13th St, Parkersburg, WV 26101
1–2 beds
1 bath
$725–$800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Parkersburg
1 bed
1 bath
$845
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 5
5d+ ago
House for rent in Parkersburg
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Parkersburg
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,395
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Parkersburg
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,395
House for rent
5d+ ago
500 13th St, Parkersburg, WV 26101
1–2 beds
1 bath
$725–$800
Apartment for rent
16h ago
101 Wyndham Knob, Parkersburg, WV 26104
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$999–$1,249
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Parkville Dr, Parkersburg, WV 26101
Studio
1 bath
$645
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1314 Spring St, Parkersburg, WV 26101
Studio
1 bath
$675
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1106 Juliana St, Parkersburg, WV 26101
Studio
1 bath
$775
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 $895 per month as of May 23, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Parkersburg?
Average rent prices in Parkersburg have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 12% since last year.
How does Parkersburg rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Parkersburg is 54% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,055 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?
Parkersburg, West Virginia rental prices in 2025 show one-bedroom apartments averaging around $780 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $900 monthly. These figures represent the current market rates across the city's rental inventory.
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).