Studio Apartment Rent in Morgantown, WV
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Morgantown, West Virginia as of August 2026. That's +42% lower than the citywide median of $1,488 and +34% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Morgantown
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 Morgantown
Compare Morgantown'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 (this page) | $857 |
| 11 | Charles Town | $880 |
| 12 | Huntington | $885 |
| 13 | Bridgeport | $950 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in West Virginia
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bridgeport | $950 |
| 2 | Huntington | $885 |
| 3 | Charles Town | $880 |
| 4 | Morgantown (this page) | $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? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Morgantown.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Morgantown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmont, WV | 16.1 mi | $759 | $-98 (-11%) |
| Uniontown, PA | 23.8 mi | $800 | $-57 (-7%) |
| Bridgeport, WV | 29.8 mi | $950 | +$93 (+11%) |
| Washington, PA | 41.5 mi | $910 | +$53 (+6%) |
| South Park, PA | 45.9 mi | $1,200 | +$343 (+40%) |
| Clairton, PA | 46.2 mi | $1,080 | +$223 (+26%) |
| Canonsburg, PA | 47 mi | $1,150 | +$293 (+34%) |
| Bethel Park, PA | 48.1 mi | $1,120 | +$263 (+31%) |
| McKeesport, PA | 49.1 mi | $870 | +$13 (+2%) |
| Irwin, PA | 50.3 mi | $930 | +$73 (+9%) |
| Bridgeville, PA | 50.5 mi | $1,010 | +$153 (+18%) |
| Brentwood, PA | 51.5 mi | $850 | $-7 (-1%) |
Studio rent in Morgantown — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Morgantown?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Morgantown, West Virginia is $857 per month. This is +42% below the citywide median of $1,488.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Morgantown?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $34,280 ($2,857/month gross), which works out to roughly $16.48/hour at a full-time job.
Is Morgantown expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Morgantown's studio median of $857 is +34% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 14th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Morgantown rank for studio rent in West Virginia?
Among the 13 cities in West Virginia with studio data, Morgantown ranks #10 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Morgantown?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Fairmont ($759), Uniontown ($800), Brentwood ($850).