Most overheated rental markets in West Virginia
Cities in West Virginia renting furthest above their own 10-year trend, ranked by Rent Reality Score. Updated monthly.
Key findings
- Charleston ranks first, with a Rent Reality Score of 47.
- Across all 5 cities on this list, the median rent is $1,351/mo.
Data as of September 2026. RentDataNow's Rent Reality Score compares each city's current rent with its own 10-year trend. High-confidence trends only. Updated monthly. Download this list (CSV)
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5 cities
| Rank | City | Score | Median rent | Vs. trend | 1-yr change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | CharlestonWV | 47 | $1,351/mo | +1.3% | +3.0% |
| 02 | HuntingtonWV | 47 | $1,018/mo | +1.3% | +5.5% |
| 03 | MorgantownWV | 50 | $1,413/mo | -0.2% | +4.1% |
| 04 | WheelingWV | 53 | $817/mo | -1.7% | +2.5% |
| 05 | MartinsburgWV | 55 | $1,648/mo | -2.7% | +5.0% |