Morgantown, WV Rent History

120 months of data, 2016–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$1,413
1-year change
+4.1%
$56/mo
5-year change
+24.8%
$281/mo
10-year change
+49.8%
$470/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Morgantown

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2016
2016$943/mo—0.0%
2017$989/mo+4.9%+4.9%
2018$996/mo+0.7%+5.6%
2019$1,018/mo+2.2%+8.0%
2020$1,051/mo+3.2%+11.5%
2021$1,119/mo+6.5%+18.7%
2022$1,180/mo+5.5%+25.1%
2023$1,251/mo+6.0%+32.7%
2024$1,277/mo+2.1%+35.4%
2025$1,345/mo+5.3%+42.6%
2026$1,399/mo+4.0%+48.4%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Morgantown changed since 2016?

Median rent in Morgantown, WV was $943 in 2016-10 and is $1,413 as of 2026-09 — a change of $470 per month over 10 years.

How much has Morgantown rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Morgantown, WV has changed +24.8% ($281 per month). The current median is $1,413.

What has rent in Morgantown done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Morgantown, WV has changed +49.8% ($470 per month). It is now $1,413.

Is rent in Morgantown going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Morgantown, WV has increased +4.1% ($56/mo). Current median: $1,413.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.