Last updated on October 5, 2026

Average rent in
Wheeling, WV

Median rent

Median rent in Wheeling

$887/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Wheeling is $887 per month as of October 2026. This is 53% below the national average rent, or $1,012 less per month.

$0.92

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Wheeling

38

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Wheeling rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Wheeling, WV

Average rent prices in Wheeling have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 Wheeling, WV

Rent prices in Wheeling vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Wheeling is $915, whereas a house costs $847. 1-bedroom apartments in Wheeling run $998 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $895.

Listings

1 bedroom

$925

3%

29%

2 bedroom

$845

1%

8%

3 bedroom

$945

4%

30%

4 bedroom

$1,155

No Change

36%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$925

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

29%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$845

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$945

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

30%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,155

Last year

36%

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

Compare median rent prices in Wheeling and Bellaire by all bedroom counts and property types.

Wheeling

Median rent price$887
decreased by53%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$875
decreased by54%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Wheeling, WV is 1% higher than the median rent in Bellaire, OH.

Discover rentals in Wheeling, WV

1143 Main St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Wheeling

1 bed

1 bath

$275

LaBelle Greene II - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.1

Very good

LaBelle Greene II

31st & Wood St, Wheeling, WV 26003

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$524–$995

Price drop

204 Burnt Mill Rd #204 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Wheeling

Cozy 2 Bed/1 Bath Unit in Wheeling | $575| Available

204 Burnt Mill Rd #204, Wheeling, WV 26003

2 beds

1 bath

$575

Hobbs Greene - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

5d+ ago

7.9

Very good

Hobbs Greene

30 37th St, Wheeling, WV 26003

1–2 beds

1 bath

$596–$790

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Frequently asked questions for Wheeling, WV

Quick answers to common questions about the Wheeling rental market.

How much is rent in Wheeling?

The average rent in Wheeling is $887 per month as of October 3, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Wheeling?

Average rent prices in Wheeling have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Wheeling rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Wheeling is 53% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,012 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Wheeling?

To comfortably afford rent in Wheeling, 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 Wheeling?

April offers the best rental deals in Wheeling, with rents running about 24% lower than the summer peak in July. This seasonal pattern creates clear timing opportunities for budget-conscious renters throughout the year.

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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