Mountaineer Court
1993 Water St,
Morgantown, WV 26505
$1,100 - $1,300
2-3 Beds
Downtown Morgantown
Morgantown, WV
Downtown Morgantown - Morgantown, WV Area Guide
The riverfront home to West Virginia University
Riverfront
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Small Business
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Urban
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Affordable
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Charming
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A charming downtown district along the Monongahela River, Downtown Morgantown is the heart of the city and is home to an array of local restaurants, cafes, breweries, and specialty stores. Black Bear Burritos, Apothecary Ale House and Café, and Morgantown Brewing Company are a few local favorites downtown. Rental prices are surprisingly affordable in this district, ranging from cozy apartments above the downtown storefronts to modern apartments overlooking the river. West Virginia University sits on the north end of Downtown Morgantown, so there are also plenty of options for student housing in the area. Families, students, and faculty are proud to call this historic, affordable, riverfront district home.
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Downtown Morgantown is $650 for a studio, $721 for one bedroom, $1,426 for two bedrooms, and $1,605 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Morgantown has increased by 0.9% in the past year.
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Studio
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500 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$650/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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138 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$721/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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516 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,426/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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973 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,605/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Downtown Morgantown - Morgantown, WV is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
87
/ 100
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Bikeable
58
/ 100
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Scores provided by Walk Score
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Tomchin Planetarium & Observatory
- The Core Arboretum
- West Virginia Botanic Garden
- Coopers Rock State Forest
- Chestnut Ridge Park & Campground
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- North Central West Virginia
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.