Studio Apartment Rent in Parkersburg, WV
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Parkersburg, West Virginia as of July 2026. That's +20% lower than the citywide median of $968 and +40% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Parkersburg
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 Parkersburg
Compare Parkersburg'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 (this page) | $770 |
| 6 | Falling Waters | $820 |
| 7 | Martinsburg | $847 |
| 8 | Charleston | $850 |
| 9 | Morgantown | $857 |
| 10 | Charles Town | $880 |
| 11 | Huntington | $885 |
| 12 | 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 | $857 |
| 5 | Charleston | $850 |
| 6 | Martinsburg | $847 |
| 7 | Falling Waters | $820 |
| 8 | Parkersburg (this page) | $770 |
| 9 | Fairmont | $759 |
| 10 | Wheeling | $700 |
| 11 | Weirton | $690 |
| 12 | Princeton | $580 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Parkersburg.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Parkersburg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens, OH | 35.5 mi | $890 | +$120 (+16%) |
| Charleston, WV | 62.2 mi | $850 | +$80 (+10%) |
| Lancaster, OH | 78.3 mi | $890 | +$120 (+16%) |
| Newark, OH | 82.1 mi | $880 | +$110 (+14%) |
| Wheeling, WV | 85.9 mi | $700 | $-70 (-9%) |
| Huntington, WV | 86.6 mi | $885 | +$115 (+15%) |
| Pickerington, OH | 92.5 mi | $1,420 | +$650 (+84%) |
| Pataskala, OH | 92.9 mi | $1,220 | +$450 (+58%) |
| Bridgeport, WV | 93.5 mi | $950 | +$180 (+23%) |
| Reynoldsburg, OH | 96.9 mi | $1,110 | +$340 (+44%) |
| Blacklick, OH | 100 mi | $1,180 | +$410 (+53%) |
| Fairmont, WV | 100.3 mi | $759 | $-11 (-1%) |
Studio rent in Parkersburg — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Parkersburg?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Parkersburg, West Virginia is $770 per month. This is +20% below the citywide median of $968.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Parkersburg?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $30,800 ($2,567/month gross), which works out to roughly $14.81/hour at a full-time job.
Is Parkersburg expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Parkersburg's studio median of $770 is +40% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 7th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Parkersburg rank for studio rent in West Virginia?
Among the 12 cities in West Virginia with studio data, Parkersburg ranks #5 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Parkersburg?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Wheeling ($700), Fairmont ($759).