1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Weirton, WV
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Weirton, West Virginia as of October 2026. That's +16% lower than the citywide median of $831 and +50% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Weirton
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 Weirton
Compare Weirton's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in West Virginia
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Princeton | $680 |
| 2 | Weirton (this page) | $700 |
| 3 | Fairmont | $737 |
| 4 | South Charleston | $744 |
| 5 | Parkersburg | $770 |
| 6 | Wheeling | $840 |
| 7 | Morgantown | $860 |
| 8 | Charles Town | $880 |
| 9 | Huntington | $895 |
| 10 | Falling Waters | $920 |
| 11 | Martinsburg | $957 |
| 12 | Charleston | $1,005 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in West Virginia
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charleston | $1,005 |
| 2 | Martinsburg | $957 |
| 3 | Falling Waters | $920 |
| 4 | Huntington | $895 |
| 5 | Charles Town | $880 |
| 6 | Morgantown | $860 |
| 7 | Wheeling | $840 |
| 8 | Parkersburg | $770 |
| 9 | South Charleston | $744 |
| 10 | Fairmont | $737 |
| 11 | Weirton (this page) | $700 |
| 12 | Princeton | $680 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Weirton.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Weirton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steubenville, OH | 7.3 mi | $530 | $-170 (-24%) |
| Aliquippa, PA | 20.1 mi | $1,030 | +$330 (+47%) |
| Beaver, PA | 23.1 mi | $830 | +$130 (+19%) |
| Monaca, PA | 23.1 mi | $990 | +$290 (+41%) |
| Coraopolis, PA | 25.3 mi | $1,130 | +$430 (+61%) |
| Wheeling, WV | 25.3 mi | $840 | +$140 (+20%) |
| Ambridge, PA | 26.7 mi | $910 | +$210 (+30%) |
| Beaver Falls, PA | 27.8 mi | $900 | +$200 (+29%) |
| Washington, PA | 28.4 mi | $980 | +$280 (+40%) |
| Canonsburg, PA | 28.8 mi | $1,230 | +$530 (+76%) |
| Bridgeville, PA | 30.8 mi | $1,080 | +$380 (+54%) |
| Carnegie, PA | 30.8 mi | $1,000 | +$300 (+43%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Weirton — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Weirton?
As of October 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Weirton, West Virginia is $700 per month. This is +16% below the citywide median of $831.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Weirton?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $28,000 ($2,333/month gross), which works out to roughly $13.46/hour at a full-time job.
Is Weirton expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Weirton's 1-bedroom median of $700 is +50% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 1th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Weirton rank for 1-bedroom rent in West Virginia?
Among the 12 cities in West Virginia with 1-bedroom data, Weirton ranks #2 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Weirton?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Steubenville ($530).