3-Bedroom Rent · July 2026

3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Princeton, WV

$1,170/mo

Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Princeton, West Virginia as of July 2026. That's +48% higher than the citywide median of $788 and +45% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.

3-Bedroom median
$1,170
July 2026
vs city overall
+48%
$788 city median
vs national
-45%
$2,130 US median
West Virginia rank
#3
of 13 cities

Income needed for a 3-bedroom in Princeton

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 3-bedroom at the current median rent.

Annual income
$46,800
Monthly gross
$3,900
Hourly (full-time)
$22.50

Rent by apartment size in Princeton

Compare Princeton's median rent across every apartment size.

Studio
$580
1-Bedroom
$680
2-Bedroom
$850
3-Bedroom (current)
$1,170
4+ Bedroom
$1,250

Cheapest cities for a 3-bedroom in West Virginia

#City3-Bedroom rent
1Fairmont$1,035
2South Charleston$1,063
3Princeton (this page)$1,170
4Weirton$1,190
5Parkersburg$1,250
6Morgantown$1,310
7Wheeling$1,310
8Huntington$1,320
9Bridgeport$1,550
10Charleston$1,590
11Falling Waters$1,610
12Charles Town$1,630
13Martinsburg$1,667

Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in West Virginia

#City3-Bedroom rent
1Martinsburg$1,667
2Charles Town$1,630
3Falling Waters$1,610
4Charleston$1,590
5Bridgeport$1,550
6Huntington$1,320
7Wheeling$1,310
8Morgantown$1,310
9Parkersburg$1,250
10Weirton$1,190
11Princeton (this page)$1,170
12South Charleston$1,063
13Fairmont$1,035

Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent

Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Princeton.

CityDistance3-Bedroom rentvs Princeton
Radford, VA35.7 mi$1,550+$380 (+32%)
Blacksburg, VA41 mi$1,770+$600 (+51%)
Christiansburg, VA43.4 mi$1,570+$400 (+34%)
Salem, VA61.7 mi$1,720+$550 (+47%)
Roanoke, VA72.7 mi$1,584+$414 (+35%)
Charleston, WV75.8 mi$1,590+$420 (+36%)
South Charleston, WV83.7 mi$1,063$-107 (-9%)
Boone, NC91.4 mi$1,570+$400 (+34%)
Martinsville, VA91.7 mi$1,060$-110 (-9%)
Rural Hall, NC92.6 mi$1,550+$380 (+32%)
Bristol, TN94.2 mi$1,340+$170 (+15%)
Bristol, VA96.1 mi$1,420+$250 (+21%)

3-Bedroom rent in Princeton — common questions

How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Princeton?

As of July 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Princeton, West Virginia is $1,170 per month. This is +48% higher than the citywide median of $788.

What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Princeton?

Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $46,800 ($3,900/month gross), which works out to roughly $22.50/hour at a full-time job.

Is Princeton expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?

Princeton's 3-bedroom median of $1,170 is +45% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 1th percentile of US cities tracked.

How does Princeton rank for 3-bedroom rent in West Virginia?

Among the 13 cities in West Virginia with 3-bedroom data, Princeton ranks #3 from cheapest to most expensive.

Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Princeton?

Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include South Charleston ($1,063), Martinsville ($1,060).

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Methodology: Bedroom-level rent medians come from HUD Fair Market Rent data calibrated to the Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI) for Princeton, which serves as the citywide anchor. When the HUD bedroom values exceed the ZORI city median (a common quirk in luxury markets and small samples), bedroom values are proportionally scaled down to align. Income required uses the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline. Comparison rankings use the same data month across all cities (July 2026) and exclude cities with median rent below $400 or above $20,000.