Biggest seasonal rent swings in West Virginia
How far typical asking rents move between the cheapest and priciest month in West Virginia cities, from at least five years of Zillow data. Cities with 15,000+ residents.
Key findings
- Martinsburg ranks first, with a swing of 2.1% between March and August.
- Across all 4 cities on this list, the median rent is $1,413/mo.
Data as of September 2026. Gap between the cheapest and priciest calendar month, from Zillow's unadjusted and seasonally adjusted rent indexes over five or more years. Updated monthly. Download this list (CSV)
Best value (RRS)Overheated (RRS)Most affordableMost expensiveRent fallingRent risingBest rent/incomeMost rent-burdenedRecord-high rentSeasonal swingsRent vs. income
4 cities
| Rank | City | Yearly swing | Cheapest month | Priciest month | Median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | MartinsburgWV | 2.1% | March | August | $1,648/mo |
| 02 | HuntingtonWV | 1.7% | November | August | $1,018/mo |
| 03 | CharlestonWV | 1.3% | January | October | $1,351/mo |
| 04 | MorgantownWV | 0.8% | August | June | $1,413/mo |