1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Star City, WV
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Star City, West Virginia as of March 2026. That's +35% lower than the citywide median of $1,400 and +35% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Star City
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 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Star City
Compare Star City's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in West Virginia
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Princeton | $680 |
| 2 | Follansbee | $700 |
| 3 | Weirton | $700 |
| 4 | Fairmont | $737 |
| 5 | South Charleston | $744 |
| 6 | Parkersburg | $770 |
| 7 | Hurricane | $790 |
| 8 | Wheeling | $840 |
| 9 | Morgantown | $860 |
| 10 | Charles Town | $880 |
| 11 | Huntington | $895 |
| 12 | Star City (this page) | $912 |
| 13 | Falling Waters | $920 |
| 14 | Martinsburg | $957 |
| 15 | Charleston | $1,005 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in West Virginia
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Granville | $1,677 |
| 2 | Bridgeport | $1,040 |
| 3 | Charleston | $1,005 |
| 4 | Martinsburg | $957 |
| 5 | Falling Waters | $920 |
| 6 | Star City (this page) | $912 |
| 7 | Huntington | $895 |
| 8 | Charles Town | $880 |
| 9 | Morgantown | $860 |
| 10 | Wheeling | $840 |
| 11 | Hurricane | $790 |
| 12 | Parkersburg | $770 |
| 13 | South Charleston | $744 |
| 14 | Fairmont | $737 |
| 15 | Weirton | $700 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Star City.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Star City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granville, WV | 0.9 mi | $1,677 | +$765 (+84%) |
| Morgantown, WV | 2.8 mi | $860 | $-52 (-6%) |
| Fairmont, WV | 16.1 mi | $737 | $-175 (-19%) |
| Uniontown, PA | 23.5 mi | $850 | $-62 (-7%) |
| Bridgeport, WV | 30.4 mi | $1,040 | +$128 (+14%) |
| Washington, PA | 38.8 mi | $980 | +$68 (+7%) |
| South Park, PA | 43.8 mi | $1,280 | +$368 (+40%) |
| Clairton, PA | 44.3 mi | $1,160 | +$248 (+27%) |
| Canonsburg, PA | 44.5 mi | $1,230 | +$318 (+35%) |
| Bethel Park, PA | 45.9 mi | $1,200 | +$288 (+32%) |
| McKeesport, PA | 47.4 mi | $930 | +$18 (+2%) |
| Bridgeville, PA | 48.1 mi | $1,080 | +$168 (+18%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Star City — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Star City?
As of March 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Star City, West Virginia is $912 per month. This is +35% below the citywide median of $1,400.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Star City?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $36,480 ($3,040/month gross), which works out to roughly $17.54/hour at a full-time job.
Is Star City expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Star City's 1-bedroom median of $912 is +35% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 15th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Star City rank for 1-bedroom rent in West Virginia?
Among the 17 cities in West Virginia with 1-bedroom data, Star City ranks #12 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Star City?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Morgantown ($860), Fairmont ($737), Uniontown ($850).