Studio Apartment Rent in Charles Town, WV
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Charles Town, West Virginia as of October 2026. That's +56% lower than the citywide median of $2,009 and +32% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio 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 studio in West Virginia
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Princeton | $580 |
| 2 | Weirton | $690 |
| 3 | Wheeling | $700 |
| 4 | Fairmont | $759 |
| 5 | Parkersburg | $770 |
| 6 | Falling Waters | $820 |
| 7 | Martinsburg | $847 |
| 8 | Charleston | $850 |
| 9 | Morgantown | $857 |
| 10 | Charles Town (this page) | $880 |
| 11 | Huntington | $885 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in West Virginia
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huntington | $885 |
| 2 | Charles Town (this page) | $880 |
| 3 | Morgantown | $857 |
| 4 | Charleston | $850 |
| 5 | Martinsburg | $847 |
| 6 | Falling Waters | $820 |
| 7 | Parkersburg | $770 |
| 8 | Fairmont | $759 |
| 9 | Wheeling | $700 |
| 10 | Weirton | $690 |
| 11 | Princeton | $580 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Charles Town.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Charles Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martinsburg, WV | 17.1 mi | $847 | $-33 (-4%) |
| Leesburg, VA | 21.7 mi | $2,000 | +$1,120 (+127%) |
| Falling Waters, WV | 23.1 mi | $820 | $-60 (-7%) |
| Winchester, VA | 25.7 mi | $1,155 | +$275 (+31%) |
| Aldie, VA | 27 mi | $2,720 | +$1,840 (+209%) |
| Hagerstown, MD | 28.2 mi | $820 | $-60 (-7%) |
| Front Royal, VA | 30.4 mi | $970 | +$90 (+10%) |
| Frederick, MD | 33.8 mi | $1,883 | +$1,003 (+114%) |
| Warrenton, VA | 37.6 mi | $1,590 | +$710 (+81%) |
| New Market, MD | 42.8 mi | $2,530 | +$1,650 (+188%) |
| Oakton, VA | 43.9 mi | $2,350 | +$1,470 (+167%) |
| Manassas Park, VA | 44 mi | $1,908 | +$1,028 (+117%) |
Studio rent in Charles Town — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Charles Town?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Charles Town, West Virginia is $880 per month. This is +56% below the citywide median of $2,009.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Charles Town?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $35,200 ($2,933/month gross), which works out to roughly $16.92/hour at a full-time job.
Is Charles Town expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Charles Town's studio median of $880 is +32% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 16th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Charles Town rank for studio rent in West Virginia?
Among the 11 cities in West Virginia with studio data, Charles Town ranks #10 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Charles Town?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Martinsburg ($847), Falling Waters ($820), Hagerstown ($820).