1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Wheeling, WV
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Wheeling, West Virginia as of October 2026. That's +3% higher than the citywide median of $817 and +40% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Wheeling
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 Wheeling
Compare Wheeling'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 | $700 |
| 3 | Fairmont | $737 |
| 4 | South Charleston | $744 |
| 5 | Parkersburg | $770 |
| 6 | Wheeling (this page) | $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 (this page) | $840 |
| 8 | Parkersburg | $770 |
| 9 | South Charleston | $744 |
| 10 | Fairmont | $737 |
| 11 | Weirton | $700 |
| 12 | Princeton | $680 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Wheeling.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Wheeling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steubenville, OH | 23.4 mi | $530 | $-310 (-37%) |
| Weirton, WV | 25.3 mi | $700 | $-140 (-17%) |
| Washington, PA | 27.8 mi | $980 | +$140 (+17%) |
| Canonsburg, PA | 35.8 mi | $1,230 | +$390 (+46%) |
| Bridgeville, PA | 40.8 mi | $1,080 | +$240 (+29%) |
| Aliquippa, PA | 42.6 mi | $1,030 | +$190 (+23%) |
| Coraopolis, PA | 42.7 mi | $1,130 | +$290 (+35%) |
| Carnegie, PA | 43.6 mi | $1,000 | +$160 (+19%) |
| Bethel Park, PA | 45.6 mi | $1,200 | +$360 (+43%) |
| McKees Rocks, PA | 46.2 mi | $1,040 | +$200 (+24%) |
| Monaca, PA | 46.5 mi | $990 | +$150 (+18%) |
| Ambridge, PA | 47.3 mi | $910 | +$70 (+8%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Wheeling — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Wheeling?
As of October 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Wheeling, West Virginia is $840 per month. This is +3% higher than the citywide median of $817.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Wheeling?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $33,600 ($2,800/month gross), which works out to roughly $16.15/hour at a full-time job.
Is Wheeling expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Wheeling's 1-bedroom median of $840 is +40% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 8th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Wheeling rank for 1-bedroom rent in West Virginia?
Among the 12 cities in West Virginia with 1-bedroom data, Wheeling ranks #6 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Wheeling?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Steubenville ($530), Weirton ($700).