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 $2,100 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,900, or roughly $1 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in November 2024, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $239 (18.25%) year-over-year from $1,311 to $1,550. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $237 (31.00%) year-over-year from $763 to $1,000. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $287 (29.84%) year-over-year from $961 to $1,248. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $192 (11.22%) year-over-year from $1,708 to $1,900. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $85 (-3.80%) year-over-year from $2,235 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 61.18% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.29% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.67% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.09% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Nov 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$1.89	$1,000	$763 (31.00%)	$667 (50.00%)
2 BR	$1.24	$1,248	$961 (29.84%)	$814 (53.35%)
3 BR	$1.15	$1,900	$1,708 (11.22%)	$1,233 (54.05%)
4+ BR	$1.09	$2,150	$2,235 (-3.80%)	$1,733 (24.10%)

Historical Rents in West Virginia

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Top Cities Near West Virginia

There are a total of 50 cities nearby West Virginia. The average rent in West Virginia is currently $2,456 per month. A total of 17 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 $8,000 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 79.05% more affordable. Two bedrooms in West Virginia are about 54.25% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 37.18% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 50 total cities near West Virginia in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Pittsburgh, PA	$800	$1,399	$1,600	$1,693
Baltimore, MD	$995	$1,300	$1,750	$1,850
Raleigh, NC	$1,750	$1,250	$1,700	$1,880
Mooresville, NC	N/A	$1,272	$1,462	$1,900
Durham, NC	$1,225	$1,500	$1,695	$1,983
Cary, NC	N/A	$1,527	$1,750	$2,250
Alexandria, VA	$1,700	$2,170	$2,800	$2,600
Arlington, VA	$2,100	$2,393	$3,380	$2,700
Washington, DC	$1,998	$2,400	$3,197	$2,900
Bethesda, MD	$2,194	$2,634	$3,720	$3,460

Top Neighborhoods Near West Virginia

There are a total of 113 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 113 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 $3,146 per month. A total of 22 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only eight neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,146. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than West Virginia's average rent, which is only $1,900. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near West Virginia, Terry Sanford has the most affordable average rent at $1,295 per month. Whereas, at $9,500 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	$1,200	$1,535	$1,863	$1,650
Logan Square, Chicago, IL	$1,395	$1,700	$2,200	$2,300
Lakeview, Chicago, IL	$1,440	$1,864	$2,600	$2,400
Near North Side, Chicago, IL	$1,730	$2,300	$3,600	$2,895
Flatbush, New York, NY	$2,600	$2,800	$3,195	$3,020
East Harlem, New York, NY	$2,500	$2,950	$3,195	$3,195
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY	$2,500	$2,850	$3,250	$3,250
Bushwick, New York, NY	$2,699	$2,925	$3,249	$3,354
Harlem, New York, NY	$2,525	$2,875	$3,295	$3,399
West Harlem, New York, NY	$2,685	$2,780	$3,350	$3,499
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,240	$3,921	$5,691	$3,995
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$3,000	$3,900	$4,895	$4,000
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,400	$4,250	$6,500	$4,100
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,400	$3,983	$5,229	$4,142
Financial District, New York, NY	$3,450	$4,475	$6,350	$4,279
Prospect Heights, New York, NY	$3,570	$4,498	$6,009	$4,350
Midtown East, New York, NY	$3,375	$4,400	$5,995	$4,400
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$3,600	$4,492	$6,779	$4,490
East Village, New York, NY	$2,995	$3,795	$4,750	$4,573
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,525	$4,340	$5,275	$4,750
Upper West Side, New York, NY	$3,301	$4,375	$7,268	$4,871
Williamsburg, New York, NY	$3,745	$4,595	$5,100	$4,885
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$4,100	$5,560	$7,900	$4,950
Lower East Side, New York, NY	$3,407	$3,448	$4,950	$4,995
West Village, New York, NY	$3,750	$5,295	$6,750	$5,195
Little Italy, New York, NY	$3,250	$4,500	$5,200	$5,250
Midtown, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,274	$6,500	$5,295
Chelsea, New York, NY	$3,925	$5,499	$7,995	$5,395
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$3,690	$5,500	$4,995	$5,495
NoMad, New York, NY	$4,293	$5,700	$7,996	$5,795

Top Counties Near West Virginia

There are a total of 113 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 $2,550. 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 Scranton, PA. It's average rent per month is $1,300. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,563, 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 80.14% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in West Virginia is 62.74% 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	$800	$1,399	$1,600	$1,693
Baltimore, MD	$995	$1,300	$1,750	$1,850
Cedar Fork, Cary, NC	N/A	$1,350	$1,725	$2,173
Alexandria, VA	$1,700	$2,170	$2,800	$2,600
Arlington, VA	$2,100	$2,393	$3,380	$2,700
Providence, VA	N/A	$2,150	$2,505	$2,895
Washington, DC	$1,998	$2,400	$3,197	$2,900
Sully, VA	$1,576	$1,987	$2,399	$3,000
Dulles, VA	N/A	$1,500	$2,400	$3,300
7, MD	$2,098	$2,590	$3,589	$3,460

Top Zipcodes Near West Virginia

There are a total of 47 zipcodes in or near West Virginia. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,295. A total of 7 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 19144, Philadelphia, PA at $1,495 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,750 per month is 10280, 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 $1,620 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,000 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	$3,200	$3,800	$4,895	$3,973
10023, New York, NY	$3,400	$4,797	$8,250	$4,691
30318, Atlanta, GA	$1,481	$1,625	$2,500	$2,500
19104, Philadelphia, PA	$1,200	$1,475	$1,775	$1,715
60618, Chicago, IL	$1,625	$1,625	$2,000	$2,000
30309, Atlanta, GA	N/A	$1,898	$2,750	$2,401
30024, Gwinnett County, GA	N/A	$1,606	$1,905	$2,800
60615, Chicago, IL	$1,200	$1,499	$1,950	$2,150
22201, Arlington, VA	$2,108	$2,374	$3,356	$2,592
30328, Sandy Springs, GA	$1,440	$1,568	$1,905	$2,148

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 $1,900. 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 $925 and an average price per square feet of $1.89. There are a total of 16 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 $1,295 and an average price per square feet of $1.24. There are a total of 11 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 0.18%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.31%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.30%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in West Virginia?

A reasonable rent price in West Virginia is around $1,520/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.