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Weirton

Pop. 18,647·13th most expensive in West Virginia·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$808/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.8%
Month-over-Month
-3.5%
vs US Median
-$1,157
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Weirton · $808
More affordable than 100% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
16% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $808/mo, rent takes about 16% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$32,000/yr
Local median income
$59,575/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Weirton's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$690
1 BR
$700
2 BR
$880
3 BR
$1,190
4 BR+
$1,340
Research median
$880/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$9,696/yr
At $808/mo median
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Rents are softening (up only 1.8% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.8% YoY, -3.5% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Weirton, WV is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 24.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,647
Median income
$59,575
Median age
47.4
Renters
30.7%
Age distribution
18.2%
17.9%
22.9%
15.5%
25.4%
Under 1818.2%
18–3417.9%
35–5422.9%
55–6415.5%
65+25.4%
Gender
50.4%
49.6%
Male50.4%
Female49.6%
Race & ethnicity
90%
White90%
Black2.6%
Hispanic2.4%
Asian1.3%
Other3.6%
Education (25+)
37.6%
33.4%
24.2%
No HS diploma4.8%
HS diploma37.6%
Some college33.4%
Bachelor's+24.2%
Housing tenure
69.3%
30.7%
Owner69.3%
Renter30.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Weirton, WV has changed in 5 years

Income
$52,775 → $59,575
up 12.9%
Population
19,150 → 18,647
down 2.6%
Renter share
34.4% → 30.7%
-3.7 pts
Bachelor's+
21.8% → 24.2%
+2.4 pts
Median age
44.5 → 47.4
+2.9 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Weirton, WV now reports about $59,575, up from $52,775 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 19,150 to 18,647 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.6% change. About 30.7% of households rent today, against 34.4% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 21.8% to 24.2%.

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Weirton rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Weirton. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Weirton, WV

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Weirton is $808/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $690/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $880/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $700/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,190/mo.

At 16% of local median household income ($59,575/yr), Weirton ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Weirton an affordable city for renters?

Weirton is considered very affordable for renters. At $808/mo, rent takes approximately 16% of the local median household income ($59,575/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Weirton falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Weirton?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $32,000/year (~$15/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $808/mo in Weirton. The local median household income is $59,575/yr, meaning the typical Weirton household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Weirton?

Rent in Weirton has increased 1.8% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Weirton rent compare to other cities in West Virginia?

Weirton is one of the more affordable cities in West Virginia for rent, ranking #13 out of 14 tracked cities at $808/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Weirton?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Weirton ($808/mo): Follansbee ($750/mo), Steubenville ($765/mo).

What percentage of Weirton residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.7% of Weirton households are renters, while 69.3% are owner-occupied. Weirton leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Weirton rent compare to the national average?

Weirton's median rent of $808/mo is $1,157 (59%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within West Virginia, it ranks #13 out of 14 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
16%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $808/mo, rent takes ~16% of Weirton's median household income ($59,575/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Weirton 16%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.36–5.12%
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