Last updated on October 22, 2026

Average rent in
Shepherdstown, WV

Median rent

Median rent in Shepherdstown

$2,000/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Shepherdstown is $2,000 per month as of October 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $100 more per month.

$1.63

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Shepherdstown

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Shepherdstown rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Shepherdstown, WV

Average rent prices in Shepherdstown have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $1,425, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Shepherdstown run $1,030 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,425.

Listings

Studio

$1,487

82%

16%

1 bedroom

$1,050

24%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,300

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,000

4%

-

4 bedroom

$2,400

7%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,487

Last 30 days

82%

Last year

16%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

24%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

6%

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$2,000
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Shepherdstown, WV is 11% higher than the median rent in Bunker Hill, WV.

Discover rentals in Shepherdstown, WV

108 E Washington St +300/400 S princess - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

108 E Washington St +300/400 S princess

108 108 EWashington- 300-400 SPrincess, Shepherdstown, WV 25443

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

105 Rabbits Rest Ln #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Shepherdstown

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,185

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
98 Woodcock Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Shepherdstown

29 Pathfinder Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Shepherdstown

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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 $2,000 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Shepherdstown?

Average rent prices in Shepherdstown have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

How does Shepherdstown rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Shepherdstown is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Shepherdstown?

To comfortably afford rent in Shepherdstown, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/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).

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