2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Wheeling, WV
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Wheeling, West Virginia as of July 2026. That's +16% higher than the citywide median of $878 and +38% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in West Virginia
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Princeton | $850 |
| 2 | Weirton | $880 |
| 3 | South Charleston | $909 |
| 4 | Parkersburg | $930 |
| 5 | Huntington | $1,020 |
| 6 | Wheeling (this page) | $1,020 |
| 7 | Fairmont | $1,045 |
| 8 | Morgantown | $1,087 |
| 9 | Bridgeport | $1,160 |
| 10 | Charles Town | $1,160 |
| 11 | Falling Waters | $1,160 |
| 12 | Martinsburg | $1,200 |
| 13 | Charleston | $1,235 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in West Virginia
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charleston | $1,235 |
| 2 | Martinsburg | $1,200 |
| 3 | Falling Waters | $1,160 |
| 4 | Charles Town | $1,160 |
| 5 | Bridgeport | $1,160 |
| 6 | Morgantown | $1,087 |
| 7 | Fairmont | $1,045 |
| 8 | Wheeling (this page) | $1,020 |
| 9 | Huntington | $1,020 |
| 10 | Parkersburg | $930 |
| 11 | South Charleston | $909 |
| 12 | Weirton | $880 |
| 13 | Princeton | $850 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Wheeling.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Wheeling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steubenville, OH | 23.4 mi | $940 | $-80 (-8%) |
| Weirton, WV | 25.3 mi | $880 | $-140 (-14%) |
| Washington, PA | 27.8 mi | $1,170 | +$150 (+15%) |
| Canonsburg, PA | 35.8 mi | $1,470 | +$450 (+44%) |
| Bridgeville, PA | 40.8 mi | $1,290 | +$270 (+26%) |
| Aliquippa, PA | 42.6 mi | $1,240 | +$220 (+22%) |
| Coraopolis, PA | 42.7 mi | $1,360 | +$340 (+33%) |
| Carnegie, PA | 43.6 mi | $1,200 | +$180 (+18%) |
| Bethel Park, PA | 45.6 mi | $1,440 | +$420 (+41%) |
| McKees Rocks, PA | 46.2 mi | $1,250 | +$230 (+23%) |
| Ambridge, PA | 47.3 mi | $1,090 | +$70 (+7%) |
| Beaver, PA | 47.5 mi | $1,000 | $-20 (-2%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Wheeling — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Wheeling?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Wheeling, West Virginia is $1,020 per month. This is +16% higher than the citywide median of $878.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Wheeling?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $40,800 ($3,400/month gross), which works out to roughly $19.62/hour at a full-time job.
Is Wheeling expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Wheeling's 2-bedroom median of $1,020 is +38% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 7th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Wheeling rank for 2-bedroom rent in West Virginia?
Among the 13 cities in West Virginia with 2-bedroom data, Wheeling ranks #6 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Wheeling?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Steubenville ($940), Weirton ($880), Beaver ($1,000).