Studio Apartment Rent in Wheeling, WV
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Wheeling, West Virginia as of July 2026. That's +20% lower than the citywide median of $878 and +46% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Wheeling
Compare Wheeling's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in West Virginia
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Princeton | $580 |
| 2 | Weirton | $690 |
| 3 | Wheeling (this page) | $700 |
| 4 | Fairmont | $759 |
| 5 | Parkersburg | $770 |
| 6 | Falling Waters | $820 |
| 7 | Martinsburg | $847 |
| 8 | Charleston | $850 |
| 9 | Morgantown | $857 |
| 10 | Charles Town | $880 |
| 11 | Huntington | $885 |
| 12 | 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 | Parkersburg | $770 |
| 9 | Fairmont | $759 |
| 10 | Wheeling (this page) | $700 |
| 11 | Weirton | $690 |
| 12 | Princeton | $580 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Wheeling.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Wheeling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steubenville, OH | 23.4 mi | $740 | +$40 (+6%) |
| Weirton, WV | 25.3 mi | $690 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Washington, PA | 27.8 mi | $910 | +$210 (+30%) |
| Canonsburg, PA | 35.8 mi | $1,150 | +$450 (+64%) |
| Bridgeville, PA | 40.8 mi | $1,010 | +$310 (+44%) |
| Aliquippa, PA | 42.6 mi | $970 | +$270 (+39%) |
| Coraopolis, PA | 42.7 mi | $1,060 | +$360 (+51%) |
| Carnegie, PA | 43.6 mi | $940 | +$240 (+34%) |
| Bethel Park, PA | 45.6 mi | $1,120 | +$420 (+60%) |
| McKees Rocks, PA | 46.2 mi | $970 | +$270 (+39%) |
| Ambridge, PA | 47.3 mi | $850 | +$150 (+21%) |
| Beaver, PA | 47.5 mi | $780 | +$80 (+11%) |
Studio rent in Wheeling — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Wheeling?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Wheeling, West Virginia is $700 per month. This is +20% below the citywide median of $878.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Wheeling?
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 Wheeling expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Wheeling's studio median of $700 is +46% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 3th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Wheeling rank for studio rent in West Virginia?
Among the 12 cities in West Virginia with studio data, Wheeling ranks #3 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Wheeling?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Weirton ($690).