Studio Apartment Rent in Weirton, WV
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Weirton, West Virginia as of August 2026. That's +18% lower than the citywide median of $839 and +47% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Weirton
Compare Weirton's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in West Virginia
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Princeton | $580 |
| 2 | Weirton (this page) | $690 |
| 3 | Wheeling | $700 |
| 4 | Fairmont | $759 |
| 5 | Parkersburg | $770 |
| 6 | Hurricane | $780 |
| 7 | Falling Waters | $820 |
| 8 | Martinsburg | $847 |
| 9 | Charleston | $850 |
| 10 | Morgantown | $857 |
| 11 | Charles Town | $880 |
| 12 | Huntington | $885 |
| 13 | 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 | Hurricane | $780 |
| 9 | Parkersburg | $770 |
| 10 | Fairmont | $759 |
| 11 | Wheeling | $700 |
| 12 | Weirton (this page) | $690 |
| 13 | Princeton | $580 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Weirton.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Weirton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steubenville, OH | 7.3 mi | $740 | +$50 (+7%) |
| Aliquippa, PA | 20.1 mi | $970 | +$280 (+41%) |
| Beaver, PA | 23.1 mi | $780 | +$90 (+13%) |
| Monaca, PA | 23.1 mi | $930 | +$240 (+35%) |
| Coraopolis, PA | 25.3 mi | $1,060 | +$370 (+54%) |
| Wheeling, WV | 25.3 mi | $700 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Ambridge, PA | 26.7 mi | $850 | +$160 (+23%) |
| Beaver Falls, PA | 27.8 mi | $840 | +$150 (+22%) |
| Washington, PA | 28.4 mi | $910 | +$220 (+32%) |
| Canonsburg, PA | 28.8 mi | $1,150 | +$460 (+67%) |
| Bridgeville, PA | 30.8 mi | $1,010 | +$320 (+46%) |
| Carnegie, PA | 30.8 mi | $940 | +$250 (+36%) |
Studio rent in Weirton — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Weirton?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Weirton, West Virginia is $690 per month. This is +18% below the citywide median of $839.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Weirton?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $27,600 ($2,300/month gross), which works out to roughly $13.27/hour at a full-time job.
Is Weirton expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Weirton's studio median of $690 is +47% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 2th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Weirton rank for studio rent in West Virginia?
Among the 13 cities in West Virginia with studio data, Weirton ranks #2 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Weirton?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Weirton.