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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

-291858661.6%

Avg FMR (2BR)

N/A

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)

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)

Most and Least Affordable 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)
  • 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.

    CityPopulationMedian RentRent BurdenFMR (2BR)
    Charleston48,415$87029.0%N/A
    Huntington46,637$84142.6%N/A
    Morgantown30,220$90148.6%N/A
    Parkersburg29,685$75831.0%N/A
    Wheeling26,900$74832.4%N/A
    Weirton18,971$69924.4%N/A
    Martinsburg18,678$1,04631.1%N/A
    Fairmont18,402$86029.4%N/A
    Beckley17,132$86231.7%N/A
    Clarksburg15,977$74829.8%N/A
    Teays Valley13,816$1,26322.8%N/A
    South Charleston13,527$83230.3%N/A
    St. Albans10,753$93129.1%N/A
    Vienna10,642$81933.7%N/A
    Cross Lanes10,037$90328.1%N/A
    Cheat Lake10,034$1,17928.1%N/A
    Bluefield9,619$85427.4%N/A
    Bridgeport9,255$1,19523.8%N/A
    Oak Hill8,157$77629.1%N/A
    Moundsville8,056$83127.6%N/A
    Dunbar7,418$91132.2%N/A
    Elkins6,935$81238.5%N/A
    Hurricane6,908$85624.7%N/A
    Pea Ridge6,884$89733.3%N/A
    Charles Town6,584$96326.0%N/A
    Nitro6,540$83434.1%N/A
    Brookhaven6,485$97124.1%N/A
    Princeton5,833$72030.5%N/A
    Ranson corporation5,497$1,27726.2%N/A
    New Martinsville5,210$70628.5%N/A
    Buckhannon5,201$71227.6%N/A
    Keyser4,879$70625.5%N/A
    Grafton4,711$42027.9%N/A
    Barboursville4,394$89428.4%N/A
    Point Pleasant4,067$63825.0%N/A
    Pinch4,015$86426.4%N/A
    Westover4,012$88425.8%N/A
    Weston3,922$75626.3%N/A
    Lewisburg3,890$72231.0%N/A
    Ravenswood3,853$89548.1%N/A
    Shady Spring3,581$94928.2%N/A
    Blennerhassett3,564$1,03636.0%N/A
    Pleasant Valley3,480$91023.2%N/A
    Welch3,475$80740.7%N/A
    Summersville3,415$55929.0%N/A
    Shannondale3,294$1,28118.2%N/A
    Ripley3,084$54622.0%N/A
    Williamson3,035$51624.7%N/A
    Kenova3,019$80422.9%N/A
    Kingwood2,997$63320.9%N/A
    Williamstown2,980$79833.1%N/A
    Winfield2,975$1,04830.8%N/A
    Philippi2,920$65425.2%N/A
    Culloden2,902$54438.0%N/A
    Fayetteville2,890$93833.3%N/A
    Madison2,880$69618.9%N/A
    Moorefield2,846$84024.0%N/A
    Inwood2,831$1,66230.8%N/A
    Petersburg2,822$64523.8%N/A
    Follansbee2,812$59119.4%N/A
    Richwood2,567$61849.3%N/A
    Mineralwells2,549$87525.0%N/A
    Stonewood2,428$92021.9%N/A
    Bluewell2,369$82534.0%N/A
    Hooverson Heights2,329$66123.9%N/A
    Shinnston2,328$94530.8%N/A
    Mullens2,317N/A26.0%N/A
    St. Marys2,281$63826.7%N/A
    Logan2,213$90422.6%N/A
    Wellsburg2,180$57227.4%N/A
    Star City2,167$98523.9%N/A
    Hinton2,167$81328.9%N/A
    Falling Waters2,150$1,29117.9%N/A
    Chester2,134$89136.8%N/A
    Romney2,062$59431.1%N/A
    Spencer2,057$58037.9%N/A
    Craigsville2,051$55428.0%N/A
    Terra Alta2,040$74326.4%N/A
    Belington2,015$95028.0%N/A
    Crab Orchard1,946$58130.5%N/A
    Salem1,873$62823.3%N/A
    McMechen1,812$58127.1%N/A
    West Liberty1,764$1,51451.0%N/A
    New Haven1,761$45134.1%N/A
    Sophia1,730$73235.6%N/A
    Montgomery1,706$61333.8%N/A
    Nutter Fort1,700$91031.5%N/A
    Mannington1,677$65828.5%N/A
    Marmet1,658$83231.4%N/A
    Harrisville1,620$67739.4%N/A
    Glen Dale1,614$82727.5%N/A
    Shepherdstown1,612$1,08131.8%N/A
    Bradley1,603$79526.3%N/A
    Chesapeake1,585$88333.6%N/A
    Cassville1,570N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Daniels1,564N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Mabscott1,550$85844.6%N/A
    Prosperity1,531$1,08723.3%N/A
    Parsons1,524$80730.0%N/A
    Eleanor1,493$91026.3%N/A
    Coal City1,461$34925.1%N/A
    Belle1,445$89128.6%N/A
    Barrackville1,430$69627.8%N/A
    Ronceverte1,426$78130.2%N/A
    Rainelle1,424$60331.5%N/A
    Alum Creek1,420N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Mount Gay-Shamrock1,418$57051.0%N/A
    Stanaford1,401N/A51.0%N/A
    Boaz1,400$1,23618.5%N/A
    Granville1,384$77644.7%N/A
    Hamlin1,380$75023.3%N/A
    MacArthur1,362N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Pennsboro1,359$78640.6%N/A
    Mallory1,353$538-666666666.0%N/A
    Wayne1,335$68051.0%N/A
    Fairlea1,300$89747.5%N/A
    Lubeck1,290N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Bolivar1,283$1,52627.8%N/A
    Coal Fork1,278N/A51.0%N/A
    Ansted1,276$75826.7%N/A
    Sistersville1,261$53527.3%N/A
    Carpendale1,256$91334.8%N/A
    Ceredo1,255$91139.3%N/A
    Benwood1,251$62530.9%N/A
    Oceana1,232$64032.1%N/A
    Shenandoah Junction1,205$1,60623.7%N/A
    Man1,185$73826.3%N/A
    Enterprise1,185N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Fort Ashby1,174$73338.4%N/A
    Glenville1,172$75027.2%N/A
    Washington1,155$96733.3%N/A
    Buffalo1,151$68827.0%N/A
    Brush Fork1,150N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Athens1,146$1,02538.0%N/A
    Marlinton1,139$64230.6%N/A
    Poca1,133N/A51.0%N/A
    Newell1,129$71251.0%N/A
    Bethany1,125$80818.9%N/A
    New Cumberland1,121$63131.9%N/A
    Rupert1,093$58851.0%N/A
    Monongah1,052$88930.9%N/A
    Mount Hope1,032$56934.1%N/A
    Lesage1,030$69523.9%N/A
    Tornado1,029$1,24015.7%N/A
    White Hall1,025$1,00720.2%N/A
    Piedmont997$51017.0%N/A
    Sprague994$56851.0%N/A
    Lavalette991N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    North Hills991N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Despard983$54934.4%N/A
    Clendenin982$95337.7%N/A
    Alderson969$50030.3%N/A
    Arthurdale957N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Rand941$79036.8%N/A
    Beaver918$1,33113.5%N/A
    Addison (Webster Springs)917$50837.5%N/A
    Gary910N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    McConnell899N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Bath (Berkeley Springs)897$71427.7%N/A
    Chapmanville875$57427.0%N/A
    Hometown869N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Sutton859$71427.2%N/A
    Smithers838$59732.8%N/A
    West Union832N/A25.9%N/A
    Middlebourne830$57530.8%N/A
    Belmont824$60922.7%N/A
    Davis822$53018.8%N/A
    Mason818$76628.4%N/A
    Gassaway817$63018.8%N/A
    East Bank810$83951.0%N/A
    Glasgow805$85018.4%N/A
    Gilbert Creek805N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Lumberport783$64151.0%N/A
    Kopperston780N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Elkview774N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Mill Creek740$86128.2%N/A
    Great Cacapon740N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Triadelphia735$64951.0%N/A
    Montcalm714$49422.2%N/A
    Piney View708N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Lashmeet704N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Elizabeth700$46129.6%N/A
    Danville682$54032.3%N/A
    Beverly681$58131.1%N/A
    Rivesville679$83416.3%N/A
    Peterstown673$62517.2%N/A
    War672$66829.3%N/A
    Monaville666$70125.1%N/A
    Wiley Ford665N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Idamay654N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Raysal644N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Chattaroy641$1,01019.8%N/A
    Jefferson635$72046.0%N/A
    Beech Bottom627$74617.1%N/A
    Thomas624$82117.9%N/A
    Jane Lew616$67922.5%N/A
    Reedsville614$1,04921.4%N/A
    Hilltop603N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Accoville596$55224.0%N/A
    Clearview592N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Cowen589$75435.5%N/A
    Hartford City586$6919.0%N/A
    Valley Bend585N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Rowlesburg585$64227.9%N/A
    Institute582$95030.0%N/A
    Fort Gay565$76226.3%N/A
    Windsor Heights564$88851.0%N/A
    Gallipolis Ferry563N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Anmoore562$75751.0%N/A
    Holden559N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Matewan558$35627.7%N/A
    West Hamlin553$35022.1%N/A
    Meadow Bridge548$69051.0%N/A
    Pineville546N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Tioga545N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Boomer537$84542.7%N/A
    Delbarton537$59422.2%N/A
    Verdunville528N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Capon Bridge526$1,02623.3%N/A
    Valley Grove526$78916.9%N/A
    Clay524$62351.0%N/A
    Dupont City517N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Cedar Grove517$85829.1%N/A
    West Dunbar515$91551.0%N/A
    Red Jacket512$31732.9%N/A
    Burnsville509$73618.2%N/A
    West Milford501$67010.0%N/A
    Clifton498N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Cameron496N/A37.5%N/A
    Union486$44528.7%N/A
    Waverly482N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Gauley Bridge471N/A32.5%N/A
    Robinette471$57542.3%N/A
    Bancroft466$78133.9%N/A
    Paw Paw463$1,00037.1%N/A
    Powellton463N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Racine457N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Chelyan452$63912.1%N/A
    Prichard450N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Lester440$82040.0%N/A
    Middleway440N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Grant Town439$68323.8%N/A
    Harts436N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Masontown434$79732.2%N/A
    Malden430N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    East View429$63628.8%N/A
    East Dailey428N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Pratt423$78922.6%N/A
    Farmington422$60812.3%N/A
    Mitchell Heights414N/A20.0%N/A
    Bruno413N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Big Chimney412N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Handley412N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Flatwoods411$68141.7%N/A
    Springfield411N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Hinkleville409N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Charlton Heights406N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Northfork402N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Crooked Creek400N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Crumpler399N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Ghent390N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Ridgeley386$72217.8%N/A
    Lost Creek386N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Hico383N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Shrewsbury381N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Hundred379$47136.3%N/A
    Wardensville379$54226.5%N/A
    Chauncey378N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Kimberly375N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Gatewood374N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Grantsville371N/A18.1%N/A
    Leon369$800-666666666.0%N/A
    Stollings366N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Neibert352N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Junior352$63951.0%N/A
    Tunnelton350$1,13624.5%N/A
    West Logan349$92520.0%N/A
    Franklin342$74318.8%N/A
    Falls View340N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Newark337N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Hepzibah334$905-666666666.0%N/A
    Albright333$79216.4%N/A
    Gilbert333$67340.8%N/A
    Henlawson332N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Glen Fork326N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Hendricks323$64418.9%N/A
    Justice319N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Booth318N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Montrose314N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Reynoldsville307N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Eskdale304N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Pullman303N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Harpers Ferry301N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Corinne301N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Durbin297N/A9.0%N/A
    Rock Cave295N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Flemington291$87729.4%N/A
    Raymond City289N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Sarah Ann289N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Earling288N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Kanawha288N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Kincaid288N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Kimball281$560-666666666.0%N/A
    Davy271N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Kistler264N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Bayard263$67535.0%N/A
    Nettie261N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Hedgesville260$1,31017.4%N/A
    Bolt256N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Aurora250N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Scarbro250N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Bradshaw248$54236.4%N/A
    Raleigh248N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Fairview247$50835.8%N/A
    Omar243N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Greenview239N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Newburg237$71351.0%N/A
    Carolina237N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Wallace235N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Rachel232N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Greenville232N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Henderson231$83638.5%N/A
    Brandonville230$82536.3%N/A
    Cunard222N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Kermit217$70619.0%N/A
    Pine Grove214N/A22.5%N/A
    Oakvale214$95051.0%N/A
    Ellenboro213N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Switzer211N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Dorothy205N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Iaeger204N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Hambleton203N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Mount Carbon200N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Berwind200N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Deep Water200N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Norton198N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Elk Garden196N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Glen White194N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Reedy194N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Hillsboro187N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Burlington187N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Wolf Summit187N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Huttonsville185$90039.0%N/A
    Anawalt184N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Brandywine183$54625.5%N/A
    Matheny183N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Cottageville183N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Whitesville181N/A23.8%N/A
    Bramwell180N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Comfort176N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Page176N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Womelsdorf (Coalton)173N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Sylvester169$94012.0%N/A
    Cairo164$60051.0%N/A
    Maybeury163N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Arbovale160N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Apple Grove155N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Quinwood155$73129.6%N/A
    Camden-on-Gauley154N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Baxter150N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Salt Rock148N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Crum143N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Smithfield142N/A48.3%N/A
    Hansford134N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Van133N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Garten127N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Rhodell127N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Roderfield127N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Reader126N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Falling Spring124N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Frank122N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Century121N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Glen Ferris120N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Matoaka118$71026.0%N/A
    Justice Addition117N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Green Spring116N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Colcord113N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Covel112N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Jacksonburg112N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Sand Fork112N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Bartow111N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Itmann111N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Galloway109N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Adrian107N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Hollygrove106N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Friendly102N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Keystone99$61942.3%N/A
    Dixie98N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Fenwick98N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Worthington98N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Bud96N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Harman96$61331.3%N/A
    Littleton96N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Bergoo93N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Whitmer93N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Rossmore85N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    St. George83N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Twilight83N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Bruceton Mills80$79518.8%N/A
    Pax79N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Spelter79N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Big Creek74N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Brenton66N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Beards Fork64N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Peach Creek62N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Glen Jean61N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Amherstdale60N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Green Bank59N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Prince53N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Cucumber50N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Blacksville48N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Belva46N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Gypsy45N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Osage44N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Eccles41N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Auburn36N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Valley Head35N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Huntersville27N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Helen22N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Pentress21N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    New Richmond20N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Parcoal17N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Big Sandy16N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Helvetia15N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Cass13N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Pickens13N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Colliers12N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Birch River7N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Thurmond4N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Bartley0N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Bowden0N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Dailey0N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Pageton0N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Vivian0N/A-666666666.0%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.