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Rental Market Trends in Charleston, WV

What is the average rent in Charleston, WV?

$1,009/month

Average Rent

706 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+6.1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Charleston, WV is $1,009 per month. This is 38% lower than the national average rent of $1,626/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 $701 per month for a studio, $1,009 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,126 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,936 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$701/month
485 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,009/month
706 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,126/month
895 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,936/month
1,905 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average 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 6.1%, which averages out to $62 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated March 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Charleston, WV
Last Updated March 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Charleston, WV
Percentage*
Rent Range
16% Below $700/month
44% $700 - $1,000/month
31% $1,001 - $1,500/month
4% $1,501 - $2,000/month
4% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Charleston?

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

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Oakwood
$909/month
713 Sq Ft
Quail Hollow
$934/month
895 Sq Ft
East End Historic District
$1,108/month
713 Sq Ft
East End
$1,113/month
719 Sq Ft
Downtown Charleston
$1,224/month
716 Sq Ft
Northeast Charleston
$2,084/month
828 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
$2,084/month
828 Sq Ft
Downtown Charleston
$1,224/month
716 Sq Ft
East End
$1,113/month
719 Sq Ft
East End Historic District
$1,108/month
713 Sq Ft
Quail Hollow
$934/month
895 Sq Ft
Oakwood
$909/month
713 Sq Ft

Which Charleston neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
East End
$1,113/month
719 Sq Ft
Downtown Charleston
$1,224/month
716 Sq Ft
East End Historic District
$1,108/month
713 Sq Ft
Quail Hollow
$934/month
895 Sq Ft
Oakwood
$909/month
713 Sq Ft
Northeast Charleston
$2,084/month
828 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 $1,009, you’ll want to make about $3,363 per month or $40,356 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 16.4% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Charleston is 39.4% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $701 - $1,936. You can expect to pay 2.3% less for groceries, 9.6% less for utilities, and 4.5% less for transportation.

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Charleston, WV

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

Use the tool below to compare Charleston, WV to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Oakwood

Charleston, WV

Northeast Charleston

Charleston, WV

Studio
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$569/month
One Bedroom
$918/month
$1,322/month
Two Bedroom
$1,100/month
$1,389/month
Three Bedroom
$1,200/month
$2,177/month
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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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