1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Fairmont, WV
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Fairmont, West Virginia as of July 2026. That's +41% lower than the citywide median of $1,250 and +47% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Fairmont
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 Fairmont
Compare Fairmont'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 (this page) | $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 | $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 | $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 (this page) | $737 |
| 12 | Weirton | $700 |
| 13 | Princeton | $680 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 1-bedroom rents than Fairmont.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Fairmont |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport, WV | 14.8 mi | $1,040 | +$303 (+41%) |
| Morgantown, WV | 16.1 mi | $860 | +$123 (+17%) |
| Uniontown, PA | 39.6 mi | $850 | +$113 (+15%) |
| Washington, PA | 46.8 mi | $980 | +$243 (+33%) |
| Wheeling, WV | 53.3 mi | $840 | +$103 (+14%) |
| Canonsburg, PA | 54.7 mi | $1,230 | +$493 (+67%) |
| South Park, PA | 56.7 mi | $1,280 | +$543 (+74%) |
| Clairton, PA | 58.1 mi | $1,160 | +$423 (+57%) |
| Bethel Park, PA | 58.2 mi | $1,200 | +$463 (+63%) |
| Bridgeville, PA | 59.2 mi | $1,080 | +$343 (+47%) |
| McKeesport, PA | 61.8 mi | $930 | +$193 (+26%) |
| Brentwood, PA | 62.6 mi | $910 | +$173 (+23%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Fairmont — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Fairmont?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Fairmont, West Virginia is $737 per month. This is +41% below the citywide median of $1,250.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Fairmont?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $29,480 ($2,457/month gross), which works out to roughly $14.17/hour at a full-time job.
Is Fairmont expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Fairmont's 1-bedroom median of $737 is +47% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 2th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Fairmont rank for 1-bedroom rent in West Virginia?
Among the 13 cities in West Virginia with 1-bedroom data, Fairmont ranks #3 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Fairmont?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 1-bedroom rents than Fairmont.