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Parkersburg, WV Area Guide

Historic architecture lines the streets of this sprawling suburb

Riverfront Shopping Park-Like Suburban Affordable Historic

Nestled in the northwest corner of West Virginia along the Ohio River, Parkersburg is a sprawling suburb that offers affordable housing, a park-like atmosphere, and historic charm. Longstanding architecture is spread throughout the area, especially in Julia-Ann Square, the largest and oldest historic district in the state that was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. Residents enjoy strolling through this district and admiring the 120 Victorian-style homes. Historical landmarks, golf courses, riverfront views, and shopping options are commonplace in Parkersburg. Residents appreciate easy access to Grand Central Mall, where you’ll find an array of department stores, along with restaurants, specialty shops, and supermarkets nearby.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Parkersburg, WV is $658 for a studio, $757 for one bedroom, $922 for two bedrooms, and $1,074 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Parkersburg has increased by 1.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$757/month
635 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Schools

Lubeck Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

379 Students

Gihon Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

269 Students

Criss Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

247 Students

Blennerhassett Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

539 Students

Jefferson Elementary Center

Public

Grades PK-5

567 Students

Edison Junior High School

Public

Grades 6-8

575 Students

Blennerhassett Junior High School

Public

Grades 6-8

509 Students

Hamilton Junior High School

Public

Grades 6-8

432 Students

Van Devender Junior High School

Public

Grades 6-8

311 Students

Parkersburg South High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,454 Students

Parkersburg High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,651 Students

Summit Success Center

Public

Grades 9-12

Wood Co Voc Tech Center

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park

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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.