Last updated on June 8, 2026

Average rent in
Shepherdstown, WV

Median rent

Median rent in Shepherdstown

$1,705/mo

increased by50%

vs previous year

The average rent in Shepherdstown is $1,705 per month as of June 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $245 less per month.

$1.83

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Shepherdstown

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Shepherdstown 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 Shepherdstown, WV

Average rent prices in Shepherdstown have increased by 21% over the last month and have increased by 50% 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 Shepherdstown, WV

Rent prices in Shepherdstown vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Shepherdstown is $1,190, whereas a house costs $1,899. 1-bedroom apartments in Shepherdstown run $1,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,150.

Listings

Studio

$1,425

No Change

64%

1 bedroom

$1,140

No Change

24%

2 bedroom

$1,200

3%

13%

3 bedroom

$2,050

19%

36%

4 bedroom

$2,550

No Change

12%

Studio

Average rent

$1,425

Last year

64%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,140

Last year

24%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,050

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

36%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,550

Last year

12%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Shepherdstown, 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 Shepherdstown, WV compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Shepherdstown and Bunker Hill by all bedroom counts and property types.

Shepherdstown

Median rent price$1,705
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,895
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Shepherdstown, WV is 10% lower than the median rent in Bunker Hill, WV.

Discover rentals in Shepherdstown, WV

304 W German - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

304 W German

304 W German St, Shepherdstown, WV 25443

3 beds

1 bath

$1,395

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Shepherdstown, WV

Quick answers to common questions about the Shepherdstown rental market.

How much is rent in Shepherdstown?

The average rent in Shepherdstown is $1,705 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Shepherdstown?

Average rent prices in Shepherdstown have increased by 21% over the last month and have increased by 50% since last year.

How does Shepherdstown rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Shepherdstown is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $245 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Shepherdstown?

To comfortably afford rent in Shepherdstown, you'd need to earn approximately $68,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Shepherdstown?

Shepherdstown rental properties do not typically include utilities as part of the rent. Based on available data, 0% of listings across all bedroom types include utilities in their monthly rent price.

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).

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