1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Huntington, WV
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Huntington, West Virginia as of July 2026. That's +16% lower than the citywide median of $1,067 and +36% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Huntington
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 Huntington
Compare Huntington'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 (this page) | $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 (this page) | $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? 3 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Huntington.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Huntington |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Charleston, WV | 51.6 mi | $744 | $-151 (-17%) |
| Charleston, WV | 63.3 mi | $1,005 | +$110 (+12%) |
| Morehead, KY | 67.5 mi | $700 | $-195 (-22%) |
| Athens, OH | 71.7 mi | $900 | +$5 (+1%) |
| Parkersburg, WV | 86.6 mi | $770 | $-125 (-14%) |
| Lancaster, OH | 94.5 mi | $970 | +$75 (+8%) |
| Canal Winchester, OH | 106.8 mi | $1,085 | +$190 (+21%) |
| Pickerington, OH | 109.7 mi | $1,540 | +$645 (+72%) |
| Reynoldsburg, OH | 114.2 mi | $1,200 | +$305 (+34%) |
| Grove City, OH | 115.2 mi | $1,180 | +$285 (+32%) |
| Whitehall, OH | 116.1 mi | $1,060 | +$165 (+18%) |
| Pataskala, OH | 116.4 mi | $1,320 | +$425 (+47%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Huntington — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Huntington?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Huntington, West Virginia is $895 per month. This is +16% below the citywide median of $1,067.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Huntington?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $35,800 ($2,983/month gross), which works out to roughly $17.21/hour at a full-time job.
Is Huntington expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Huntington's 1-bedroom median of $895 is +36% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 13th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Huntington rank for 1-bedroom rent in West Virginia?
Among the 13 cities in West Virginia with 1-bedroom data, Huntington ranks #9 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Huntington?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include South Charleston ($744), Morehead ($700), Parkersburg ($770).