Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in South Charleston, WV?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 15.4% of gross income.
South Charleston rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (West Virginia state estimate).
About rent and a physical therapist salary
Physical therapist pay covers comfortable rent across most US metros. At the national-average PT salary, the 30% rule supports about $2,493 a month in rent, which is above the median in most cities tracked here.
Cheaper rent nearby
These West Virginia cities have lower median rent than South Charleston, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for South Charleston, WV →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in South Charleston, WV?
Median rent in South Charleston is $1,088 a month. A typical physical therapist in West Virginia earns about $84,754 a year, which makes that rent 15.4% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in South Charleston?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in West Virginia (~$84,754/yr) supports up to $2,119 a month in rent. South Charleston's current median rent is $1,088/mo, which leaves a $1,031/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in South Charleston?
At an hourly equivalent of about $41 an hour, a physical therapist in West Virginia works roughly 26.7 hours a month to cover South Charleston's median rent of $1,088.
Where is rent cheaper than South Charleston for a physical therapist?
Nearby West Virginia cities with lower median rent include Huntington ($1,074/mo), Fairmont ($1,072/mo), Huntington ($1,067/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.