Average Rent in West Virginia

Rental market overview for West Virginia, powered by HUD and Census data.

Median Rent

$777

Median Income

$50,934

Rent Burden

29.5%

Avg FMR (2BR)

N/A

Affordability

West Virginia: 29.5% rent burden, near the 30% affordability threshold.

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Affordability Map: Income vs Rent in West Virginia

Each dot is a city, sized by population. The diagonal line is the 30% rent to income threshold. Cities above the line tend to be unaffordable for median earners.

Cities in West Virginia by median income and median rent
City	Median income	Median rent	Rent burden
Charleston	$58,902	$870	29.0%
Huntington	$39,066	$841	42.6%
Morgantown	$41,103	$901	48.6%
Parkersburg	$41,921	$758	31.0%
Wheeling	$46,516	$748	32.4%
Weirton	$57,373	$699	24.4%
Martinsburg	$55,240	$1,046	31.1%
Fairmont	$55,084	$860	29.4%
Beckley	$41,277	$862	31.7%
Clarksburg	$46,595	$748	29.8%
Teays Valley	$102,349	$1,263	22.8%
South Charleston	$58,756	$832	30.3%
St. Albans	$60,524	$931	29.1%
Vienna	$62,979	$819	33.7%
Cross Lanes	$58,696	$903	28.1%
Cheat Lake	$109,732	$1,179	28.1%
Bluefield	$45,854	$854	27.4%
Bridgeport	$96,063	$1,195	23.8%
Oak Hill	$48,050	$776	29.1%
Moundsville	$46,070	$831	27.6%
Dunbar	$48,396	$911	32.2%
Elkins	$39,875	$812	38.5%
Hurricane	$70,861	$856	24.7%
Pea Ridge	$57,863	$897	33.3%
Charles Town	$83,275	$963	26.0%
Nitro	$49,742	$834	34.1%
Brookhaven	$70,179	$971	24.1%
Princeton	$41,782	$720	30.5%
Ranson corporation	$80,242	$1,277	26.2%
New Martinsville	$50,235	$706	28.5%
Buckhannon	$43,621	$712	27.6%
Keyser	$46,724	$706	25.5%
Grafton	$38,934	$420	27.9%
Barboursville	$61,236	$894	28.4%
Point Pleasant	$45,996	$638	25.0%
Pinch	$73,973	$864	26.4%
Westover	$55,625	$884	25.8%
Weston	$44,955	$756	26.3%
Lewisburg	$47,563	$722	31.0%
Ravenswood	$31,818	$895	48.1%
Shady Spring	$64,215	$949	28.2%
Blennerhassett	$80,783	$1,036	36.0%
Pleasant Valley	$61,067	$910	23.2%
Welch	$32,109	$807	40.7%
Summersville	$53,529	$559	29.0%
Shannondale	$83,125	$1,281	18.2%
Ripley	$35,489	$546	22.0%
Williamson	$23,173	$516	24.7%
Kenova	$49,896	$804	22.9%
Kingwood	$74,961	$633	20.9%
Williamstown	$68,029	$798	33.1%
Winfield	$101,500	$1,048	30.8%
Philippi	$36,563	$654	25.2%
Culloden	$75,188	$544	38.0%
Fayetteville	$63,514	$938	33.3%
Madison	$63,864	$696	18.9%
Moorefield	$51,985	$840	24.0%
Inwood	$90,327	$1,662	30.8%
Petersburg	$46,629	$645	23.8%
Follansbee	$47,386	$591	19.4%
Richwood	$30,962	$618	49.3%
Mineralwells	$79,760	$875	25.0%
Stonewood	$49,402	$920	21.9%
Bluewell	$32,763	$825	34.0%
Hooverson Heights	$55,588	$661	23.9%
Shinnston	$55,089	$945	30.8%
St. Marys	$53,125	$638	26.7%
Logan	$38,267	$904	22.6%
Wellsburg	$39,000	$572	27.4%
Star City	$69,063	$985	23.9%
Hinton	$35,735	$813	28.9%
Falling Waters	$84,038	$1,291	17.9%
Chester	$58,988	$891	36.8%
Romney	$34,063	$594	31.1%
Spencer	$23,983	$580	37.9%
Craigsville	$34,375	$554	28.0%
Terra Alta	$50,278	$743	26.4%
Belington	$46,927	$950	28.0%
Crab Orchard	$48,438	$581	30.5%
Salem	$45,521	$628	23.3%
McMechen	$51,389	$581	27.1%
West Liberty	$39,181	$1,514	51.0%
New Haven	$58,533	$451	34.1%
Sophia	$33,372	$732	35.6%
Montgomery	$27,174	$613	33.8%
Nutter Fort	$56,125	$910	31.5%
Mannington	$54,625	$658	28.5%
Marmet	$47,682	$832	31.4%
Harrisville	$40,114	$677	39.4%
Glen Dale	$80,917	$827	27.5%
Shepherdstown	$58,875	$1,081	31.8%
Bradley	$40,179	$795	26.3%
Chesapeake	$48,375	$883	33.6%
Mabscott	$52,083	$858	44.6%
Prosperity	$66,905	$1,087	23.3%
Parsons	$45,729	$807	30.0%
Eleanor	$65,580	$910	26.3%
Coal City	$26,353	$349	25.1%
Belle	$59,167	$891	28.6%
Barrackville	$66,083	$696	27.8%
Ronceverte	$40,605	$781	30.2%
Rainelle	$39,338	$603	31.5%
Mount Gay-Shamrock	$43,491	$570	51.0%
Boaz	$87,569	$1,236	18.5%
Granville	$29,000	$776	44.7%
Hamlin	$48,611	$750	23.3%
Pennsboro	$48,452	$786	40.6%
Mallory	$31,677	$538	N/A
Wayne	$25,391	$680	51.0%
Fairlea	$24,794	$897	47.5%
Bolivar	$80,125	$1,526	27.8%
Ansted	$55,404	$758	26.7%
Sistersville	$38,950	$535	27.3%
Carpendale	$65,938	$913	34.8%
Ceredo	$32,305	$911	39.3%
Benwood	$38,000	$625	30.9%
Oceana	$37,083	$640	32.1%
Shenandoah Junction	$102,552	$1,606	23.7%
Man	$70,481	$738	26.3%
Fort Ashby	$41,992	$733	38.4%
Glenville	$43,690	$750	27.2%
Washington	$41,920	$967	33.3%
Buffalo	$46,389	$688	27.0%
Athens	$61,667	$1,025	38.0%
Marlinton	$39,643	$642	30.6%
Newell	$23,808	$712	51.0%
Bethany	$63,214	$808	18.9%
New Cumberland	$40,000	$631	31.9%
Rupert	$27,244	$588	51.0%
Monongah	$55,288	$889	30.9%
Mount Hope	$25,404	$569	34.1%
Lesage	$46,693	$695	23.9%
Tornado	$79,952	$1,240	15.7%
White Hall	$67,679	$1,007	20.2%
Piedmont	$47,031	$510	17.0%
Sprague	$57,160	$568	51.0%
Despard	$27,614	$549	34.4%
Clendenin	$50,375	$953	37.7%
Alderson	$30,689	$500	30.3%
Rand	$37,230	$790	36.8%
Beaver	$29,780	$1,331	13.5%
Addison (Webster Springs)	$29,773	$508	37.5%
Bath (Berkeley Springs)	$31,094	$714	27.7%
Chapmanville	$33,500	$574	27.0%
Sutton	$37,167	$714	27.2%
Smithers	$31,536	$597	32.8%
Middlebourne	$62,000	$575	30.8%
Belmont	$55,417	$609	22.7%
Davis	$44,119	$530	18.8%
Mason	$46,406	$766	28.4%
Gassaway	$44,653	$630	18.8%
East Bank	$52,750	$839	51.0%
Glasgow	$48,810	$850	18.4%
Lumberport	$53,594	$641	51.0%
Mill Creek	$45,417	$861	28.2%
Triadelphia	$45,739	$649	51.0%
Montcalm	$34,143	$494	22.2%
Danville	$31,923	$540	32.3%
Beverly	$30,000	$581	31.1%
Rivesville	$59,833	$834	16.3%
Peterstown	$39,167	$625	17.2%
War	$21,150	$668	29.3%
Monaville	$33,924	$701	25.1%
Jefferson	$38,533	$720	46.0%
Beech Bottom	$28,958	$746	17.1%
Thomas	$53,000	$821	17.9%
Jane Lew	$50,583	$679	22.5%
Reedsville	$54,223	$1,049	21.4%
Cowen	$35,272	$754	35.5%
Hartford City	$50,114	$691	9.0%
Rowlesburg	$50,139	$642	27.9%
Institute	$45,625	$950	30.0%
Fort Gay	$24,519	$762	26.3%
Windsor Heights	$46,058	$888	51.0%
Anmoore	$26,471	$757	51.0%
Matewan	$22,250	$356	27.7%
West Hamlin	$36,354	$350	22.1%
Meadow Bridge	$35,781	$690	51.0%
Delbarton	$34,688	$594	22.2%
Boomer	$29,048	$845	42.7%
Capon Bridge	$63,125	$1,026	23.3%
Valley Grove	$50,208	$789	16.9%
Cedar Grove	$55,600	$858	29.1%
West Dunbar	$31,597	$915	51.0%
Burnsville	$71,250	$736	18.2%
West Milford	$59,297	$670	10.0%
Union	$30,625	$445	28.7%
Robinette	$23,819	$575	42.3%
Bancroft	$80,417	$781	33.9%
Paw Paw	$58,750	$1,000	37.1%
Chelyan	$72,059	$639	12.1%
Lester	$28,125	$820	40.0%
Grant Town	$50,982	$683	23.8%
Masontown	$42,917	$797	32.2%
East View	$51,864	$636	28.8%
Pratt	$67,679	$789	22.6%
Farmington	$54,750	$608	12.3%
Flatwoods	$51,094	$681	41.7%
Ridgeley	$47,788	$722	17.8%
Wardensville	$39,688	$542	26.5%
Hundred	$41,216	$471	36.3%
Leon	$32,083	$800	N/A
Junior	$28,393	$639	51.0%
Tunnelton	$56,023	$1,136	24.5%
West Logan	$56,094	$925	20.0%
Franklin	$78,125	$743	18.8%
Hepzibah	$91,122	$905	N/A
Albright	$59,063	$792	16.4%
Gilbert	$39,375	$673	40.8%
Hendricks	$46,750	$644	18.9%
Flemington	$54,286	$877	29.4%
Kimball	$2,499	$560	N/A
Bayard	$26,250	$675	35.0%
Hedgesville	$81,400	$1,310	17.4%
Bradshaw	$21,458	$542	36.4%
Fairview	$60,455	$508	35.8%
Newburg	$49,219	$713	51.0%
Henderson	$22,000	$836	38.5%
Brandonville	$78,333	$825	36.3%
Kermit	$30,625	$706	19.0%
Brandywine	$31,875	$546	25.5%
Sylvester	$61,000	$940	12.0%
Cairo	$27,300	$600	51.0%
Quinwood	$24,063	$731	29.6%
Matoaka	$40,625	$710	26.0%
Keystone	$18,846	$619	42.3%
Harman	$25,577	$613	31.3%
Bruceton Mills	$57,500	$795	18.8%

How West Virginia Compares to the National Average

Median Rent

$777▼ 43.0%

Rent Burden

29.5%▼ 2.6%

Vacancy Rate

20.5%▲ 138.8%

West Virginia Rental Market Overview

West Virginia has approximately 434 cities with rental data tracked by StayRentals. Roughly 27.6% of housing units in the state are renter-occupied. The state's median rent is approximately $777, which is 43% lower than the national median of $1,365. (Source: Census ACS)

The average West Virginia renter spends approximately 29.5% of their income on rent, compared to the national average of approximately 30.3%. This suggests the state is generally in line with or more affordable than national averages. (Source: Census ACS)

With a rental vacancy rate of approximately 20.5%, the West Virginia rental market may offer renters more options and negotiating power. (Source: Census ACS)

Rent Burden Distribution Across West Virginia Cities

45% of cities in West Virginia have a rent burden at or above 30% of household income.

City count by rent burden bracket for West Virginia
Burden bracket	Number of cities
Under 25%	70
25 to 30%	65
30 to 35%	48
35% and up	61

Most and Least Affordable Cities

Most Affordable Cities

Most Expensive Cities

Most affordable cities (lowest rent burden):

Falling Waters: median rent of $1,291, median income of $84,038, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 17.9%. (Source: Census ACS)

Shannondale: median rent of $1,281, median income of $83,125, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 18.2%. (Source: Census ACS)

Madison: median rent of $696, median income of $63,864, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 18.9%. (Source: Census ACS)

Follansbee: median rent of $591, median income of $47,386, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 19.4%. (Source: Census ACS)

Kingwood: median rent of $633, median income of $74,961, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 20.9%. (Source: Census ACS)

Most expensive cities (highest rent burden):

Richwood: median rent of $618, with a rent burden of approximately 49.3%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)

Morgantown: median rent of $901, with a rent burden of approximately 48.6%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)

Ravenswood: median rent of $895, with a rent burden of approximately 48.1%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)

Huntington: median rent of $841, with a rent burden of approximately 42.6%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)

Welch: median rent of $807, with a rent burden of approximately 40.7%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)

HUD Fair Market Rent by Bedroom

HUD Fair Market Rent data is reported at the county level for this state. See city pages for local FMR data.

Population vs Median Rent in West Virginia

In West Virginia, larger cities tend to have similar rents regardless of size.

Renting in West Virginia: What to Know

Renter protections and landlord-tenant laws vary by state and municipality within West Virginia. Most states require landlords to provide advance notice before raising rent on month-to-month leases, though the specific notice period varies. Some municipalities within West Virginia may have additional local tenant protections.

Housing laws change frequently. For advice specific to your situation, consult a local tenant rights organization, legal aid society, or attorney. StayRentals does not provide legal advice.

West Virginia Rental Market Trends

Rent trends for West Virginia are tracked through the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index for shelter costs. Nationally, rent costs have generally increased over the past decade, though the rate of increase varies by metro area and time period.

Detailed monthly rent CPI data is available for major metropolitan areas. Visit our homepage for the national rent CPI trend chart, or explore individual city pages for local context. (Source: BLS Consumer Price Index)

Cities in West Virginia

434 cities with rental data, sorted by population.

Showing top 50 of 434 by population

City	Population	Median Rent	Rent Burden	FMR (2BR)
Charleston	48,415	$870	29.0%	N/A
Huntington	46,637	$841	42.6%	N/A
Morgantown	30,220	$901	48.6%	N/A
Parkersburg	29,685	$758	31.0%	N/A
Wheeling	26,900	$748	32.4%	N/A
Weirton	18,971	$699	24.4%	N/A
Martinsburg	18,678	$1,046	31.1%	N/A
Fairmont	18,402	$860	29.4%	N/A
Beckley	17,132	$862	31.7%	N/A
Clarksburg	15,977	$748	29.8%	N/A
Teays Valley	13,816	$1,263	22.8%	N/A
South Charleston	13,527	$832	30.3%	N/A
St. Albans	10,753	$931	29.1%	N/A
Vienna	10,642	$819	33.7%	N/A
Cross Lanes	10,037	$903	28.1%	N/A
Cheat Lake	10,034	$1,179	28.1%	N/A
Bluefield	9,619	$854	27.4%	N/A
Bridgeport	9,255	$1,195	23.8%	N/A
Oak Hill	8,157	$776	29.1%	N/A
Moundsville	8,056	$831	27.6%	N/A
Dunbar	7,418	$911	32.2%	N/A
Elkins	6,935	$812	38.5%	N/A
Hurricane	6,908	$856	24.7%	N/A
Pea Ridge	6,884	$897	33.3%	N/A
Charles Town	6,584	$963	26.0%	N/A
Nitro	6,540	$834	34.1%	N/A
Brookhaven	6,485	$971	24.1%	N/A
Princeton	5,833	$720	30.5%	N/A
Ranson corporation	5,497	$1,277	26.2%	N/A
New Martinsville	5,210	$706	28.5%	N/A
Buckhannon	5,201	$712	27.6%	N/A
Keyser	4,879	$706	25.5%	N/A
Grafton	4,711	$420	27.9%	N/A
Barboursville	4,394	$894	28.4%	N/A
Point Pleasant	4,067	$638	25.0%	N/A
Pinch	4,015	$864	26.4%	N/A
Westover	4,012	$884	25.8%	N/A
Weston	3,922	$756	26.3%	N/A
Lewisburg	3,890	$722	31.0%	N/A
Ravenswood	3,853	$895	48.1%	N/A
Shady Spring	3,581	$949	28.2%	N/A
Blennerhassett	3,564	$1,036	36.0%	N/A
Pleasant Valley	3,480	$910	23.2%	N/A
Welch	3,475	$807	40.7%	N/A
Summersville	3,415	$559	29.0%	N/A
Shannondale	3,294	$1,281	18.2%	N/A
Ripley	3,084	$546	22.0%	N/A
Williamson	3,035	$516	24.7%	N/A
Kenova	3,019	$804	22.9%	N/A
Kingwood	2,997	$633	20.9%	N/A

Data Sources

**Data Sources:**

U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Fair Market Rents

Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Consumer Price Index for Rent of Primary Residence

Data is updated periodically. Census ACS data reflects 5-year estimates. HUD Fair Market Rents are updated annually. BLS rent CPI is updated monthly.

StayRentals is not a real estate agent, landlord, or property manager. This content is for educational and informational purposes only. Rent estimates are based on government data and may not reflect current market conditions. Housing laws vary by state and municipality. Consult a local tenant rights organization or attorney for advice specific to your situation.

Sources: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Fair Market Rents, U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Consumer Price Index.

Data vintage: HUD FMR FY 2025, Census ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates, BLS CPI updated monthly. Government data may lag 1–2 years behind current market conditions.