Last updated on June 6, 2026

Average rent in
Wellsburg, WV

Median rent

Median rent in Wellsburg

$760/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Wellsburg is $760 per month as of June 2026. This is 61% below the national average rent, or $1,190 less per month.

$0.95

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Wellsburg

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Wellsburg rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Wellsburg, WV

Average rent prices in Wellsburg have remained the same 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 Wellsburg, WV

Rent prices in Wellsburg vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Wellsburg is $862, whereas a house costs $935. 1-bedroom apartments in Wellsburg run $814 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $900.

Listings

1 bedroom

$750

No Change

-

2 bedroom

$875

No Change

24%

3 bedroom

$1,500

No Change

-

4 bedroom

$1,200

No Change

-

1 bedroom

Average rent

$750

2 bedroom

Average rent

$875

Last year

24%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

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

Compare median rent prices in Wellsburg and Beaver by all bedroom counts and property types.

Wellsburg

Median rent price$760
decreased by61%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,195
decreased by39%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Wellsburg, WV is 36% lower than the median rent in Beaver, PA.

Discover rentals in Wellsburg, WV

2401 Charles St #13 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Wellsburg

Pet Friendly 1st Floor Apartment

2401 Charles St #13, Wellsburg, WV 26070

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

2401 Charles St #9 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Wellsburg

New Bridge Commons 2 Bedroom - 1st Floor Apartment

2401 Charles St #9, Wellsburg, WV 26070

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Wellsburg, WV

Quick answers to common questions about the Wellsburg rental market.

How much is rent in Wellsburg?

The average rent in Wellsburg is $760 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Wellsburg?

Average rent prices in Wellsburg have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.

How does Wellsburg rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Wellsburg is 61% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,190 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Wellsburg?

To comfortably afford rent in Wellsburg, you'd need to earn approximately $30,000/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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