Last updated on August 20, 2026

Average rent in
Shinnston, WV

Median rent

Median rent in Shinnston

$1,100/mo

decreased by20%

vs previous year

The average rent in Shinnston is $1,100 per month as of August 2026. This is 43% below the national average rent, or $825 less per month.

$1.20

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Shinnston

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Shinnston rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Shinnston, WV

Average rent prices in Shinnston have increased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 20% 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 Shinnston, WV

Rent prices in Shinnston vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Shinnston is $927, whereas a house costs $1,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Shinnston run $843 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $977.

Listings

1 bedroom

$790

No Change

-

2 bedroom

$1,150

8%

6%

3 bedroom

$1,325

29%

-

4 bedroom

$1,400

-

-

1 bedroom

Average rent

$790

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,325

Last 30 days

29%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

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

Compare median rent prices in Shinnston and Caldwell by all bedroom counts and property types.

Shinnston

Median rent price$1,100
decreased by43%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$995
decreased by48%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Shinnston, WV is 11% higher than the median rent in Caldwell, OH.

Discover rentals in Shinnston, WV

21 Greentree Dr #3C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Shinnston

2 beds

2 baths

$1,425

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 8

Lincoln Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Lincoln Apartments

33 Lincoln Dr, Shinnston, WV 26431

1–2 beds

1 bath

$843–$977

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Shinnston, WV

Quick answers to common questions about the Shinnston rental market.

How much is rent in Shinnston?

The average rent in Shinnston is $1,100 per month as of August 15, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Shinnston?

Average rent prices in Shinnston have increased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 20% since last year.

How does Shinnston rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Shinnston is 43% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $825 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Shinnston?

To comfortably afford rent in Shinnston, you'd need to earn approximately $44,000/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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