Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 14, 2026
Average rent in
Parkersburg, WV
Average rent in
Last updated on July 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Parkersburg
$900/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Parkersburg is $900 per month as of July 2026. This is 54% below the national average rent, or $1,050 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Parkersburg
18
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Parkersburg rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Parkersburg, WV
Average rent prices in Parkersburg have decreased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 9% 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 $1,332. 1-bedroom apartments in Parkersburg run $825 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $870.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $720 |  1% | 11% | |
1 bedroom | $872 | 2% | 37% | |
2 bedroom | $800 | No Change | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $1,700 | 4% | 41% | |
4 bedroom | $1,647 | 51% | 8% |
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 | $1,700 | 45% | - | |
Houses | $1,332 | 11% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$720
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
11%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$872
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
37%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
41%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,647
Last 30 days
51%
Last year
8%
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
$1,700
Last 30 days
45%
Houses
Average rent
$1,332
Last 30 days
11%
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
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
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,102
20%$972
19%$1,021
1%$950
9%$1,200
4%$1,225
16%$1,125
10%$1,095
1%$1,070
3%$825
1%$790
11%$950
6%Discover rentals in Parkersburg, WV
21h ago
Apartment for rent in Parkersburg
3850 Central Ave, Parkersburg, WV 26104
1–3 beds
1 bath
$524–$999
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Parkersburg
100 Mineral Manor Way #02, Parkersburg, WV 26101
2 beds
1 bath
$585
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 23
21h ago
Apartment for rent in Parkersburg
2412 Covert St, Parkersburg, WV 26101
1–3 beds
1 bath
$590–$1,010
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Parkersburg
100 Mineral Manor Way #03, Parkersburg, WV 26101
3 beds
2 baths
$645
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 23
12h ago
310 310 9.5 Street, Parkersburg, WV 26101
1 bed
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
12h ago
310 9 1/2 St, Parkersburg, WV 26101
1 bed
1 bath
$1,975
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Parkersburg
1100 Murdoch Ave Apt B #Apt B, Parkersburg, WV 26101
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
Condo for rent
3d ago
500 13th St, Parkersburg, WV 26101
1–2 beds
1 bath
$675–$800
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Apartment for rent in Parkersburg
Rosemar Ter, Parkersburg, WV 26105
2 beds
1 bath
$725
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Riverbend Apartments, Parkersburg, WV 26101
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$720
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Apartment for rent in Parkersburg
2412 Covert St, Parkersburg, WV 26101
1–3 beds
1 bath
$590–$1,010
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Apartment for rent in Parkersburg
3850 Central Ave, Parkersburg, WV 26104
1–3 beds
1 bath
$524–$999
Apartment for rent
3d ago
500 13th St, Parkersburg, WV 26101
1–2 beds
1 bath
$675–$800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1314 Spring St, Parkersburg, WV 26101
Studio
1 bath
$675
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Riverbend Apartments, Parkersburg, WV 26101
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$720
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
510 Nicely Pl, Parkersburg, WV 26101
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
12h ago
310 310 9.5 Street, Parkersburg, WV 26101
1 bed
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Apartment for rent in Parkersburg
2412 Covert St, Parkersburg, WV 26101
1–3 beds
1 bath
$590–$1,010
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Apartment for rent in Parkersburg
3850 Central Ave, Parkersburg, WV 26104
2 beds
1 bath
$629–$899
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
510 Nicely Pl, Parkersburg, WV 26101
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
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 July 11, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Parkersburg?
Average rent prices in Parkersburg have decreased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 9% 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 $1,050 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).