Studio Apartment Rent in Huntington, WV
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Huntington, West Virginia as of August 2026. That's +18% lower than the citywide median of $1,083 and +31% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Huntington
Compare Huntington'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 | $759 |
| 5 | Parkersburg | $770 |
| 6 | Hurricane | $780 |
| 7 | Falling Waters | $820 |
| 8 | Martinsburg | $847 |
| 9 | Charleston | $850 |
| 10 | Morgantown | $857 |
| 11 | Charles Town | $880 |
| 12 | Huntington (this page) | $885 |
| 13 | Bridgeport | $950 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in West Virginia
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bridgeport | $950 |
| 2 | Huntington (this page) | $885 |
| 3 | Charles Town | $880 |
| 4 | Morgantown | $857 |
| 5 | Charleston | $850 |
| 6 | Martinsburg | $847 |
| 7 | Falling Waters | $820 |
| 8 | Hurricane | $780 |
| 9 | Parkersburg | $770 |
| 10 | Fairmont | $759 |
| 11 | Wheeling | $700 |
| 12 | Weirton | $690 |
| 13 | Princeton | $580 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Huntington.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Huntington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hurricane, WV | 31.6 mi | $780 | $-105 (-12%) |
| Charleston, WV | 63.3 mi | $850 | $-35 (-4%) |
| Morehead, KY | 67.5 mi | $630 | $-255 (-29%) |
| Athens, OH | 71.7 mi | $890 | +$5 (+1%) |
| Parkersburg, WV | 86.6 mi | $770 | $-115 (-13%) |
| Lancaster, OH | 94.5 mi | $890 | +$5 (+1%) |
| Marietta, OH | 103.4 mi | $680 | $-205 (-23%) |
| Pickerington, OH | 109.7 mi | $1,420 | +$535 (+60%) |
| Reynoldsburg, OH | 114.2 mi | $1,110 | +$225 (+25%) |
| Grove City, OH | 115.2 mi | $1,090 | +$205 (+23%) |
| Whitehall, OH | 116.1 mi | $980 | +$95 (+11%) |
| Pataskala, OH | 116.4 mi | $1,220 | +$335 (+38%) |
Studio rent in Huntington — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Huntington?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Huntington, West Virginia is $885 per month. This is +18% below the citywide median of $1,083.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Huntington?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $35,400 ($2,950/month gross), which works out to roughly $17.02/hour at a full-time job.
Is Huntington expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Huntington's studio median of $885 is +31% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 17th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Huntington rank for studio rent in West Virginia?
Among the 13 cities in West Virginia with studio data, Huntington ranks #12 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Huntington?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Hurricane ($780), Charleston ($850), Morehead ($630).