Morgantown, WV Rent History

118 months of data, 20162026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-07)
$1,488
1-year change
+20.6%
$254/mo
5-year change
+31.6%
$357/mo
10-year change
+56.0%
$534/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Morgantown

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2016
2016$954/mo0.0%
2017$1,001/mo+4.9%+4.9%
2018$1,009/mo+0.8%+5.8%
2019$1,032/mo+2.3%+8.2%
2020$1,061/mo+2.8%+11.2%
2021$1,131/mo+6.6%+18.6%
2022$1,195/mo+5.7%+25.3%
2023$1,264/mo+5.8%+32.5%
2024$1,296/mo+2.5%+35.8%
2025$1,234/mo-4.8%+29.4%
2026$1,427/mo+15.6%+49.6%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Morgantown changed since 2016?

Median rent in Morgantown, WV was $954 in 2016-10 and is $1,488 as of 2026-07 — a change of $534 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 +31.6% ($357 per month). The current median is $1,488.

What has rent in Morgantown done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Morgantown, WV has changed +56.0% ($534 per month). It is now $1,488.

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

Year over year, median rent in Morgantown, WV has increased +20.6% ($254/mo). Current median: $1,488.

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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.