Average Rent in West Virginia

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Current Versus Historical West Virginia Rents

West Virginia rentals average $0 for a studio rental to $2,300 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,850, or roughly $1 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in December 2024, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $423 (37.47%) year-over-year from $1,128 to $1,550. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $177 (23.61%) year-over-year from $748 to $925. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $328 (33.68%) year-over-year from $973 to $1,300. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $213 (12.65%) year-over-year from $1,687 to $1,900. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $52 (-2.35%) year-over-year from $2,202 to $2,150. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.
Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 23.42% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 33.25% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 21.21% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.42% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.26% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Dec 2024 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR $1.75 $925 $748 (23.61%) $667 (38.75%)
2 BR $1.51 $1,300 $973 (33.68%) $808 (60.96%)
3 BR $1.18 $1,900 $1,687 (12.65%) $1,167 (62.86%)
4+ BR $1.11 $2,150 $2,202 (-2.35%) $1,781 (20.73%)

Historical Rents in West Virginia

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Top Cities Near West Virginia

There are a total of 48 cities nearby West Virginia. The average rent in West Virginia is currently $2,296 per month. A total of 14 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Toledo, OH, with an average rent of $825, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near West Virginia is Ocean Beach, NY. Monthly rents here are on average $8,400 per month.

Let's compare West Virginia's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in West Virginia is inf% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 76.94% more affordable. Two bedrooms in West Virginia are about 35.93% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 39.34% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 48 total cities near West Virginia in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Pittsburgh, PA $900 $1,395 $1,673 $1,685
Baltimore, MD $950 $1,250 $1,700 $1,795
Raleigh, NC $1,795 $1,235 $1,690 $1,900
Mooresville, NC N/A $1,239 $1,575 $1,922
Durham, NC N/A $1,421 $1,650 $1,950
Cary, NC N/A $1,585 $1,773 $2,198
Alexandria, VA $1,725 $2,081 $2,683 $2,402
Arlington, VA $1,936 $2,417 $3,300 $2,683
Washington, DC $1,951 $2,278 $2,998 $2,750
Bethesda, MD $2,200 $2,607 $3,806 $3,616

Top Neighborhoods Near West Virginia

There are a total of 101 neighborhoods in or near West Virginia. Some of these neighborhoods include Rogers Park, Logan Square, and Lakeview. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 101 total neighborhoods in or near West Virginia in the following chart.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near West Virginia is currently around $3,200 per month. A total of 19 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only eleven neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,200. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than West Virginia's average rent, which is only $1,850. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near West Virginia, Terry Sanford has the most affordable average rent at $1,200 per month. Whereas, at $12,000 average rent per month, SoHo is the most expensive neighborhood in or near West Virginia. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL $1,188 $1,525 $1,900 $1,650
Logan Square, Chicago, IL $1,600 $2,100 $2,150 $2,295
Lakeview, Chicago, IL $1,595 $1,900 $2,795 $2,427
Near North Side, Chicago, IL $1,785 $2,400 $3,798 $2,900
Flatbush, New York, NY $2,550 $2,715 $3,099 $2,987
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY $2,500 $2,850 $3,100 $3,200
East Harlem, New York, NY $2,525 $2,900 $3,000 $3,200
Bushwick, New York, NY $2,795 $2,900 $3,300 $3,300
Harlem, New York, NY $2,600 $2,850 $3,100 $3,395
West Harlem, New York, NY $2,550 $2,850 $2,995 $3,500
Long Island City, New York, NY $3,282 $3,751 $5,733 $3,900
Murray Hill, New York, NY $3,325 $4,150 $6,450 $3,900
Upper East Side, New York, NY $3,350 $4,000 $5,000 $4,000
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY $3,440 $4,050 $5,156 $4,180
Financial District, New York, NY $3,471 $4,448 $6,096 $4,223
Prospect Heights, New York, NY $3,565 $4,403 $5,200 $4,322
Kips Bay, New York, NY $3,640 $4,183 $5,500 $4,495
East Village, New York, NY $2,895 $3,850 $4,495 $4,495
Midtown East, New York, NY $3,325 $4,498 $6,075 $4,525
Hudson Yards, New York, NY $3,490 $4,490 $6,495 $4,620
Williamsburg, New York, NY $3,822 $4,600 $4,921 $4,693
Lower East Side, New York, NY $3,413 $4,623 $4,728 $4,750
Upper West Side, New York, NY $2,988 $4,450 $6,945 $4,820
West Village, New York, NY $4,593 $4,950 $6,650 $4,950
Little Italy, New York, NY $3,250 $4,225 $4,850 $5,000
Gramercy Park, New York, NY $3,750 $5,313 $5,057 $5,235
Midtown, New York, NY $3,625 $4,382 $6,750 $5,265
Greenwich Village, New York, NY $4,000 $6,150 $5,980 $5,323
Chelsea, New York, NY $3,813 $5,495 $7,500 $5,335
NoMad, New York, NY $4,309 $5,686 $8,172 $5,685

Top Counties Near West Virginia

There are a total of 101 counties located by West Virginia. Some of these counties include Pittsburgh, PA, Baltimore, MD, and Cedar Fork, Cary, NC. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,475. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. A total of 7 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Cross Creek, Fayetteville, NC. It's average rent per month is $1,298. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,500, North Hempstead, NY is the most expensive county by West Virginia.

Typically, rent for studios in West Virginia is inf% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in West Virginia is 85.61% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in West Virginia is 48.57% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Pittsburgh, PA $900 $1,395 $1,673 $1,685
Baltimore, MD $950 $1,250 $1,700 $1,795
Cedar Fork, Cary, NC N/A $1,419 $1,925 $2,195
Alexandria, VA $1,725 $2,081 $2,683 $2,402
Arlington, VA $1,936 $2,417 $3,300 $2,683
Providence, VA N/A $2,200 $2,500 $2,750
Washington, DC $1,951 $2,278 $2,998 $2,750
Sully, VA $1,603 $1,979 $2,400 $2,904
Dulles, VA N/A $1,550 $2,600 $3,225
7, MD $2,074 $2,593 $3,751 $3,632

Top Zipcodes Near West Virginia

There are a total of 41 zipcodes in or near West Virginia. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,250. A total of 6 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 19128, Philadelphia, PA at $1,625 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,695 per month is 10023, New York, NY.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near West Virginia is $1,610 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,055 per month. Which comes out to $2 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 10 zipcodes in West Virginia. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
10128, New York, NY $3,350 $4,095 $5,580 $3,915
10023, New York, NY $3,000 $4,500 $8,100 $4,695
30318, Atlanta, GA $1,500 $1,610 $2,268 $2,400
19104, Philadelphia, PA $1,195 $1,575 $1,781 $1,796
60618, Chicago, IL $1,695 $1,700 $1,995 $2,048
30309, Atlanta, GA $1,364 $1,856 $2,750 $2,300
30024, Gwinnett County, GA N/A $1,501 $1,845 $2,700
60615, Chicago, IL $1,250 $1,460 $1,895 $2,095
22201, Arlington, VA $1,859 $2,409 $3,366 $2,500
30328, Sandy Springs, GA $1,520 $1,600 $2,048 $2,023

Frequently Asked Questions - West Virginia Average Rents

What is the average rent price in West Virginia?
The average monthly rental price for West Virginia apartments for rent is approximately $1,850. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do West Virginia rent prices drop in winter?
Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in West Virginia.
How much is a studio apartment in West Virginia?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in West Virginia.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in West Virginia?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $900 and an average price per square feet of $1.75. There are a total of 17 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in West Virginia.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in West Virginia?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,485 and an average price per square feet of $1.51. There are a total of 8 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in West Virginia.
How have rent prices in West Virginia changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in West Virginia can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.37%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.24%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.34%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.13% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in West Virginia?
A reasonable rent price in West Virginia is around $1,480/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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