1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Charleston, WV
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Charleston, West Virginia as of July 2026. That's +27% lower than the citywide median of $1,370 and +28% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Charleston
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 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Charleston
Compare Charleston's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in West Virginia
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Princeton | $680 |
| 2 | Weirton | $700 |
| 3 | Fairmont | $737 |
| 4 | South Charleston | $744 |
| 5 | Parkersburg | $770 |
| 6 | Wheeling | $840 |
| 7 | Morgantown | $860 |
| 8 | Charles Town | $880 |
| 9 | Huntington | $895 |
| 10 | Falling Waters | $920 |
| 11 | Martinsburg | $957 |
| 12 | Charleston (this page) | $1,005 |
| 13 | Bridgeport | $1,040 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in West Virginia
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bridgeport | $1,040 |
| 2 | Charleston (this page) | $1,005 |
| 3 | Martinsburg | $957 |
| 4 | Falling Waters | $920 |
| 5 | Huntington | $895 |
| 6 | Charles Town | $880 |
| 7 | Morgantown | $860 |
| 8 | Wheeling | $840 |
| 9 | Parkersburg | $770 |
| 10 | South Charleston | $744 |
| 11 | Fairmont | $737 |
| 12 | Weirton | $700 |
| 13 | Princeton | $680 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Charleston.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Charleston |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Charleston, WV | 12 mi | $744 | $-261 (-26%) |
| Parkersburg, WV | 62.2 mi | $770 | $-235 (-23%) |
| Huntington, WV | 63.3 mi | $895 | $-110 (-11%) |
| Princeton, WV | 75.8 mi | $680 | $-325 (-32%) |
| Athens, OH | 77.3 mi | $900 | $-105 (-10%) |
| Blacksburg, VA | 106.9 mi | $1,040 | +$35 (+3%) |
| Radford, VA | 108.4 mi | $900 | $-105 (-10%) |
| Bridgeport, WV | 111.3 mi | $1,040 | +$35 (+3%) |
| Christiansburg, VA | 112.9 mi | $920 | $-85 (-8%) |
| Lancaster, OH | 119.9 mi | $970 | $-35 (-3%) |
| Salem, VA | 121 mi | $1,020 | +$15 (+1%) |
| Fairmont, WV | 124 mi | $737 | $-268 (-27%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Charleston — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Charleston?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Charleston, West Virginia is $1,005 per month. This is +27% below the citywide median of $1,370.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Charleston?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $40,200 ($3,350/month gross), which works out to roughly $19.33/hour at a full-time job.
Is Charleston expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Charleston's 1-bedroom median of $1,005 is +28% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 21th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Charleston rank for 1-bedroom rent in West Virginia?
Among the 13 cities in West Virginia with 1-bedroom data, Charleston ranks #12 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Charleston?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include South Charleston ($744), Parkersburg ($770), Huntington ($895).