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Rental Market Trends in Charleston, WV

What is the average rent in Charleston, WV?

$998/month

Average Rent

705 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+7.4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Charleston, WV is $998 per month. This is 39% lower than the national average rent of $1,639/month, making renting in Charleston more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Charleston, you can expect to pay about $698 per month for a studio, $998 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,103 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,715 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$698/month
485 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$998/month
705 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,103/month
901 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,715/month
1,749 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,035/month
918 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,670/month
827 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Charleston, WV?

In the past year, rent has increased by 7.4%, which averages out to $74 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Charleston?

Based on current rent prices, Quail Hollow, East End and East End Historic District are the most affordable neighborhoods in Charleston.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Quail Hollow
$975/month
895 Sq Ft
East End
$1,132/month
726 Sq Ft
East End Historic District
$1,132/month
726 Sq Ft
Downtown Charleston
$1,298/month
725 Sq Ft
Northeast Charleston
$1,679/month
772 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Charleston?

Based on current rent prices, Northeast Charleston, Downtown Charleston and East End are the most expensive neighborhoods in Charleston.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Northeast Charleston
$1,679/month
772 Sq Ft
Downtown Charleston
$1,298/month
725 Sq Ft
East End
$1,132/month
726 Sq Ft
East End Historic District
$1,132/month
726 Sq Ft
Quail Hollow
$975/month
895 Sq Ft

Which Charleston neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Charleston with the most apartments available are East End, East End Historic District and Downtown Charleston .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
East End
$1,132/month
726 Sq Ft
East End Historic District
$1,132/month
726 Sq Ft
Downtown Charleston
$1,298/month
725 Sq Ft
Northeast Charleston
$1,679/month
772 Sq Ft
Quail Hollow
$975/month
895 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Charleston, WV?

Because the average rent in Charleston is $998, you’ll want to make about $3,326 per month or $39,912 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Charleston, WV is 15.8% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Charleston is 39.5% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $698 - $1,715. You can expect to pay 1.2% less for groceries, 4.6% less for utilities, and 6.5% less for transportation.

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Charleston, WV

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How does Charleston, WV compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

Quail Hollow

Charleston, WV

Northeast Charleston

Charleston, WV

Studio
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$569/month
One Bedroom
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$1,343/month
Two Bedroom
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$1,318/month
Three Bedroom
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$2,160/month
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† 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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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