The West Virginia rental market
West Virginia tracks median rent across 12 cities, ranging from Princeton at $801/mo to Charles Town at $2,009/mo. The state average of $1,246/mo runs about 36% below the national median of $1,932/mo.
Across West Virginia cities, rents are rising, changing an average of +4.4% over the past year. 1 of 18 tracked cities are priced above the national median, while 17 fall below it. The largest rental markets are Charleston, Huntington, Morgantown.
What the numbers show
Rent fell in 0 of 12 West Virginia cities Zillow tracks over the year to September 2026, and rose in the rest.
3 cities are at the highest rent in at least three years of Zillow records. See the list.
Among cities with 15,000+ residents, Martinsburg ($1,648/mo) costs 2 times as much as Wheeling ($817/mo).
From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for West Virginia cities, as of September 2026.
West Virginia rent questions
What is the average rent in West Virginia?
The average median rent across 12 tracked cities in West Virginia is $1,246/mo, about 36% below the national median of $1,932/mo.
Which West Virginia city has the highest rent?
Charles Town has the highest median rent in West Virginia at $2,009/mo.
Which West Virginia city has the most affordable rent?
Princeton is the most affordable tracked city in West Virginia, with a median rent of $801/mo.
Are rents rising or falling in West Virginia?
Across West Virginia cities, median rents are rising, changing an average of +4.4% over the past year.
How does West Virginia rent compare to the rest of the country?
1 of 18 tracked West Virginia cities have a median rent above the national median of $1,932/mo, and 17 fall below it.
What are the largest rental markets in West Virginia?
By population, the largest rental markets in West Virginia are Charleston, Huntington, Morgantown. Each has its own rent data, trends, and ZIP-level breakdowns on RentDataNow.