2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Charles Town, WV
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Charles Town, West Virginia as of October 2026. That's +42% lower than the citywide median of $2,009 and +30% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Charles Town
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 2-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Charles Town
Compare Charles Town's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 2-bedroom in West Virginia
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Princeton | $850 |
| 2 | Weirton | $880 |
| 3 | South Charleston | $909 |
| 4 | Parkersburg | $930 |
| 5 | Huntington | $1,020 |
| 6 | Wheeling | $1,020 |
| 7 | Fairmont | $1,045 |
| 8 | Morgantown | $1,087 |
| 9 | Charles Town (this page) | $1,160 |
| 10 | Falling Waters | $1,160 |
| 11 | Martinsburg | $1,200 |
| 12 | Charleston | $1,235 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in West Virginia
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charleston | $1,235 |
| 2 | Martinsburg | $1,200 |
| 3 | Falling Waters | $1,160 |
| 4 | Charles Town (this page) | $1,160 |
| 5 | Morgantown | $1,087 |
| 6 | Fairmont | $1,045 |
| 7 | Wheeling | $1,020 |
| 8 | Huntington | $1,020 |
| 9 | Parkersburg | $930 |
| 10 | South Charleston | $909 |
| 11 | Weirton | $880 |
| 12 | Princeton | $850 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 2-bedroom rents than Charles Town.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Charles Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martinsburg, WV | 17.1 mi | $1,200 | +$40 (+3%) |
| Leesburg, VA | 21.7 mi | $2,300 | +$1,140 (+98%) |
| Falling Waters, WV | 23.1 mi | $1,160 | — |
| Winchester, VA | 25.7 mi | $1,655 | +$495 (+43%) |
| Aldie, VA | 27 mi | $3,130 | +$1,970 (+170%) |
| Hagerstown, MD | 28.2 mi | $1,200 | +$40 (+3%) |
| Front Royal, VA | 30.4 mi | $1,280 | +$120 (+10%) |
| Frederick, MD | 33.8 mi | $2,168 | +$1,008 (+87%) |
| Warrenton, VA | 37.6 mi | $1,830 | +$670 (+58%) |
| New Market, MD | 42.8 mi | $2,910 | +$1,750 (+151%) |
| Oakton, VA | 43.9 mi | $2,700 | +$1,540 (+133%) |
| Manassas Park, VA | 44 mi | $2,199 | +$1,039 (+90%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Charles Town — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Charles Town?
As of October 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Charles Town, West Virginia is $1,160 per month. This is +42% below the citywide median of $2,009.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Charles Town?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $46,400 ($3,867/month gross), which works out to roughly $22.31/hour at a full-time job.
Is Charles Town expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Charles Town's 2-bedroom median of $1,160 is +30% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657. It ranks in the 16th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Charles Town rank for 2-bedroom rent in West Virginia?
Among the 12 cities in West Virginia with 2-bedroom data, Charles Town ranks #9 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Charles Town?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 2-bedroom rents than Charles Town.