4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Fairmont, WV
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Fairmont, West Virginia as of July 2026. That's +36% higher than the citywide median of $1,250 and +33% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520.
Income needed for a 4+ 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 4+ 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 4+ bedroom in West Virginia
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Princeton | $1,250 |
| 2 | Parkersburg | $1,300 |
| 3 | Weirton | $1,340 |
| 4 | Wheeling | $1,470 |
| 5 | Huntington | $1,530 |
| 6 | Charleston | $1,640 |
| 7 | Fairmont (this page) | $1,696 |
| 8 | Morgantown | $1,823 |
| 9 | Bridgeport | $1,830 |
| 10 | Charles Town | $1,950 |
| 11 | Falling Waters | $1,950 |
| 12 | Martinsburg | $2,017 |
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in West Virginia
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Martinsburg | $2,017 |
| 2 | Falling Waters | $1,950 |
| 3 | Charles Town | $1,950 |
| 4 | Bridgeport | $1,830 |
| 5 | Morgantown | $1,823 |
| 6 | Fairmont (this page) | $1,696 |
| 7 | Charleston | $1,640 |
| 8 | Huntington | $1,530 |
| 9 | Wheeling | $1,470 |
| 10 | Weirton | $1,340 |
| 11 | Parkersburg | $1,300 |
| 12 | Princeton | $1,250 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Fairmont.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Fairmont |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport, WV | 14.8 mi | $1,830 | +$134 (+8%) |
| Morgantown, WV | 16.1 mi | $1,823 | +$127 (+7%) |
| Uniontown, PA | 39.6 mi | $1,400 | $-296 (-17%) |
| Washington, PA | 46.8 mi | $1,610 | $-86 (-5%) |
| Wheeling, WV | 53.3 mi | $1,470 | $-226 (-13%) |
| Canonsburg, PA | 54.7 mi | $2,020 | +$324 (+19%) |
| South Park, PA | 56.7 mi | $2,120 | +$424 (+25%) |
| Clairton, PA | 58.1 mi | $1,910 | +$214 (+13%) |
| Bethel Park, PA | 58.2 mi | $1,980 | +$284 (+17%) |
| Bridgeville, PA | 59.2 mi | $1,770 | +$74 (+4%) |
| McKeesport, PA | 61.8 mi | $1,530 | $-166 (-10%) |
| Brentwood, PA | 62.6 mi | $1,500 | $-196 (-12%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Fairmont — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Fairmont?
As of July 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Fairmont, West Virginia is $1,696 per month. This is +36% higher than the citywide median of $1,250.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Fairmont?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $67,840 ($5,653/month gross), which works out to roughly $32.62/hour at a full-time job.
Is Fairmont expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Fairmont's 4+ bedroom median of $1,696 is +33% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520. It ranks in the 16th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Fairmont rank for 4+ bedroom rent in West Virginia?
Among the 12 cities in West Virginia with 4+ bedroom data, Fairmont ranks #7 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Fairmont?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Uniontown ($1,400), Washington ($1,610), Wheeling ($1,470).