Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
65-74 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
24%
South Charleston
South Charleston, WV Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,080
Population
11,792
Renter Mix
35% Rent
A quaint suburb on the Kanawha River
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Nestled alongside the southern banks of the Kanawha River, South Charleston is a scenic suburb with a small-town atmosphere. Residents delight in South Charleston’s natural beauty, which lends the city a peaceful feel along with many opportunities for outdoor recreation.
South Charleston boasts a broad range of apartments and townhomes available for rent. The city contains a quaint downtown area centered on D Street and 7th Avenue, where diverse eateries, antique stores, and specialty shops are housed in historic buildings.
Home to West Virginia Regional Technology Park and a local branch of Marshall University, South Charleston affords many residents short commute times. Direct access to I-64 and U.S. 60 also makes getting around from South Charleston simple.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$58,088
Average: $72,093
Education
2,885
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,409
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
South Charleston has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
35%
Non-Renters
65%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
21%
Other Education
79%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in South Charleston, WV is $1,080 for one bedroom, and $1,228 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Charleston has increased by 4.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,080/month
912 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly South Charleston, WV is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
421 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
221 Students
South Charleston Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
350 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
952 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences
- Kanawha State Forest
Commuter Rail
Airports
- West Virginia International Yeager
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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.