Eagle View Luxury Apartments
84 Silver Maple Rdg,
Charleston, WV 25306
$1,185 - $2,910
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Charleston, WV
What is the average rent in Charleston, WV?
$1,018/month
Average Rent
706 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+6.9%
Increase in the Last Year
As of January 2026, the average rent in Charleston, WV is $1,018 per month. This is 37% lower than the national average rent of $1,624/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, $1,018 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,131 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,935 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Charleston, WV?
In the past year, rent has increased by 6.9%, which averages out to $71 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 January 2026
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Rent Ranges in Charleston, WV
Last Updated January 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
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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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.
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Which Charleston neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Charleston with the most apartments available are Downtown Charleston, East End and East End Historic District .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Charleston, WV?
Because the average rent in Charleston is $1,018, you’ll want to make about $3,393 per month or $40,716 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 16.1% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Charleston is 39.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $701 - $1,935. You can expect to pay 2.2% less for groceries, 8.2% less for utilities, and 5.2% less for transportation.
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.
Studio
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$569/month
One Bedroom
$918/month
$1,392/month
Two Bedroom
$1,100/month
$1,404/month
Three Bedroom
$1,200/month
$2,176/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 November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.