2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Huntington, WV
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Huntington, West Virginia as of July 2026. That's +4% lower than the citywide median of $1,067 and +38% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in West Virginia
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Princeton | $850 |
| 2 | Weirton | $880 |
| 3 | South Charleston | $909 |
| 4 | Parkersburg | $930 |
| 5 | Huntington (this page) | $1,020 |
| 6 | Wheeling | $1,020 |
| 7 | Fairmont | $1,045 |
| 8 | Morgantown | $1,087 |
| 9 | Bridgeport | $1,160 |
| 10 | Charles Town | $1,160 |
| 11 | Falling Waters | $1,160 |
| 12 | Martinsburg | $1,200 |
| 13 | Charleston | $1,235 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in West Virginia
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charleston | $1,235 |
| 2 | Martinsburg | $1,200 |
| 3 | Falling Waters | $1,160 |
| 4 | Charles Town | $1,160 |
| 5 | Bridgeport | $1,160 |
| 6 | Morgantown | $1,087 |
| 7 | Fairmont | $1,045 |
| 8 | Wheeling | $1,020 |
| 9 | Huntington (this page) | $1,020 |
| 10 | Parkersburg | $930 |
| 11 | South Charleston | $909 |
| 12 | Weirton | $880 |
| 13 | Princeton | $850 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Huntington.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Huntington |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Charleston, WV | 51.6 mi | $909 | $-111 (-11%) |
| Charleston, WV | 63.3 mi | $1,235 | +$215 (+21%) |
| Morehead, KY | 67.5 mi | $870 | $-150 (-15%) |
| Athens, OH | 71.7 mi | $1,130 | +$110 (+11%) |
| Parkersburg, WV | 86.6 mi | $930 | $-90 (-9%) |
| Lancaster, OH | 94.5 mi | $1,180 | +$160 (+16%) |
| Canal Winchester, OH | 106.8 mi | $1,788 | +$768 (+75%) |
| Pickerington, OH | 109.7 mi | $1,860 | +$840 (+82%) |
| Reynoldsburg, OH | 114.2 mi | $1,450 | +$430 (+42%) |
| Grove City, OH | 115.2 mi | $1,430 | +$410 (+40%) |
| Whitehall, OH | 116.1 mi | $1,280 | +$260 (+25%) |
| Pataskala, OH | 116.4 mi | $1,600 | +$580 (+57%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Huntington — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Huntington?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Huntington, West Virginia is $1,020 per month. This is +4% below the citywide median of $1,067.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Huntington?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $40,800 ($3,400/month gross), which works out to roughly $19.62/hour at a full-time job.
Is Huntington expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Huntington's 2-bedroom median of $1,020 is +38% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 7th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Huntington rank for 2-bedroom rent in West Virginia?
Among the 13 cities in West Virginia with 2-bedroom data, Huntington ranks #5 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Huntington?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include South Charleston ($909), Morehead ($870), Parkersburg ($930).