Average Rent in Wheeling, WV and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Wheeling, WV

Average rent prices in Wheeling have increased by 3% 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 $908, whereas a house costs $845. 1-bedroom apartments in Wheeling run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $875.


1 bedroom	$900	2%	35%
2 bedroom	$845	4%	8%
3 bedroom	$945	14%	23%
4 bedroom	$1,038	No Change	8%

				Listings
Apartments	$908	1%	No Change
Houses	$845	3%	No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

Last year

35%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$845

Last 30 days

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$945

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

23%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,038

Last year

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$875

55%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$850

56%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Wheeling, WV is 3% higher than the median rent in Bellaire, OH.

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Discover rentals in Wheeling, WV

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Wheeling

1 bed

1 bath

$275

Apartment for rent

1d ago

8.3

Very good

LaBelle Greene II

31st & Wood St, Wheeling, WV 26003

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$524–$995

Apartment for rent

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

$650

$575

Price drop

House for rent

Available Jun 30

Age restricted

2d ago

7.3

Very good

Hobbs Greene

30 37th St, Wheeling, WV 26003

1–2 beds

1 bath

$596–$790

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

House for rent in Wheeling

Charming 2 Bed Unit in Wheeling | 1 Bath | $600/mo | Available 7/27

152 Burnt Mill Cir #152, Wheeling, WV 26003

2 beds

1 bath

$600

House for rent

Available Jul 27

2d ago

7.7

Very good

LaBelle Greene III

31st & Wood St, Wheeling, WV 26003

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$609–$995

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

House for rent in Wheeling

Spacious 3 Bed/2 Bath Unit in Wheeling, WV - Available now! - $625

204 Burnt Mill Rd #147, Wheeling, WV 26003

3 beds

2 baths

$625

House for rent

Available Jul 24

5d+ ago

House for rent in Wheeling

Charming 2 Bed/1 Bath Unit in Wheeling | $650/mo | Available

74 Burnt Mill Cir #130, Wheeling, WV 26003

2 beds

1 bath

$625

House for rent

Available Jun 29

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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 $875 per month as of August 15, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Wheeling?

Average rent prices in Wheeling have increased by 3% 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 55% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,050 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 $35,000/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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