Studio Apartment Rent in Fairmont, WV
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Fairmont, West Virginia as of October 2026. That's +35% lower than the citywide median of $1,170 and +41% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Fairmont
Compare Fairmont'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 (this page) | $759 |
| 5 | Parkersburg | $770 |
| 6 | Falling Waters | $820 |
| 7 | Martinsburg | $847 |
| 8 | Charleston | $850 |
| 9 | Morgantown | $857 |
| 10 | Charles Town | $880 |
| 11 | Huntington | $885 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in West Virginia
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huntington | $885 |
| 2 | Charles Town | $880 |
| 3 | Morgantown | $857 |
| 4 | Charleston | $850 |
| 5 | Martinsburg | $847 |
| 6 | Falling Waters | $820 |
| 7 | Parkersburg | $770 |
| 8 | Fairmont (this page) | $759 |
| 9 | Wheeling | $700 |
| 10 | Weirton | $690 |
| 11 | Princeton | $580 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Fairmont.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Fairmont |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgantown, WV | 16.1 mi | $857 | +$98 (+13%) |
| Uniontown, PA | 39.6 mi | $800 | +$41 (+5%) |
| Washington, PA | 46.8 mi | $910 | +$151 (+20%) |
| Wheeling, WV | 53.3 mi | $700 | $-59 (-8%) |
| Canonsburg, PA | 54.7 mi | $1,150 | +$391 (+52%) |
| South Park, PA | 56.7 mi | $1,200 | +$441 (+58%) |
| Clairton, PA | 58.1 mi | $1,080 | +$321 (+42%) |
| Bethel Park, PA | 58.2 mi | $1,120 | +$361 (+48%) |
| Bridgeville, PA | 59.2 mi | $1,010 | +$251 (+33%) |
| McKeesport, PA | 61.8 mi | $870 | +$111 (+15%) |
| Brentwood, PA | 62.6 mi | $850 | +$91 (+12%) |
| Carnegie, PA | 63.9 mi | $940 | +$181 (+24%) |
Studio rent in Fairmont — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Fairmont?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Fairmont, West Virginia is $759 per month. This is +35% below the citywide median of $1,170.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Fairmont?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $30,360 ($2,530/month gross), which works out to roughly $14.60/hour at a full-time job.
Is Fairmont expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Fairmont's studio median of $759 is +41% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 6th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Fairmont rank for studio rent in West Virginia?
Among the 11 cities in West Virginia with studio data, Fairmont ranks #4 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Fairmont?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Wheeling ($700).