East End

Charleston, WV

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East End - Charleston, WV Area Guide

The historic heart of Charleston

Historic Charming Scenic Riverside Quaint Convenient

Located just southeast of Downtown Charleston, the East End is a picturesque historic district strewn alongside the Kanawha River. The East End offers a wide variety of apartments and condos available for rent in beautiful brick buildings that contribute to the neighborhood’s vintage charm. Many of the rentals in the East End feature scenic views of the surrounding environment, including the Kanawha River, Downtown Charleston, and lush rolling hills.

Numerous restaurants, shops, and bars line U.S. Route 60 in the East End. The neighborhood is also home to the West Virginia Capitol Complex, a major draw for commuters and history enthusiasts alike. The University of Charleston is located just across the river as well, making the East End a top choice for many students, faculty, and staff.

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in East End is $593 for a studio, $909 for one bedroom, $1,048 for two bedrooms, and $1,075 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in East End has increased by 1.3% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 489 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $593/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 599 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $909/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 963 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,048/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 500 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,075/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 30 Minute Walk

Groceries

20 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

50 / 100

Limited Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

20 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

40 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

30 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

30 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences
  • Kanawha State Forest

Airports

  • West Virginia International Yeager

Top Apartments in East End

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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.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.