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Charleston, WV 25306
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Rental Market Trends in Charleston, WV
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Charleston, WV is $992/month.
Rent in Charleston is 40% lower than the national average rent of $1,664/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.
$992/month
Average Rent
701 Sq Ft
Average Size
+0.1%
Change / Year
235
Available Apartments
Charleston rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Charleston average $718 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Charleston average $992 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Charleston average $1,146 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Charleston average $1,833 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
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How much has average rent changed in Charleston, WV?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.1%, which averages out to $2 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Charleston, WV
September 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
17%
Below $700/month
50%
$700 - $1,000/month
24%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
4%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
4%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Charleston?
Based on current rent prices, Oakwood, East End and Downtown Charleston are the most affordable neighborhoods in Charleston.
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average 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.
Neighborhood
Average Rent
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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 Oakwood .
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Charleston, WV?
Because the average rent in Charleston is $992, you’ll want to make about $3,306 per month or $39,672 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 16.7% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Charleston is 40.0% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $718 - $1,833. You can expect to pay 2.4% less for groceries, 9.7% less for utilities, and 4.3% 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.
View the Charleston Area GuideStudio
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$573/month
One Bedroom
$931/month
$1,391/month
Two Bedroom
$1,116/month
$1,498/month
Three Bedroom
$1,217/month
$2,067/month
Compare Rent Trends Nearby
Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.
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South Charleston
Avg Rent: $1,064/month
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Dunbar
Avg Rent: $1,085/month
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Malden
Avg Rent: $409/month
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Belle
Avg Rent: $668/month
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Cross Lanes
Avg Rent: $1,055/month
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Saint Albans
Avg Rent: $430/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Charleston?
The average rent in Charleston is $992 per month, which is 40.4% lower than the national average of $1,664.
What is the average rent for a house in Charleston?
The average rent for a house in Charleston, WV is $1,958 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Charleston?
Rents in Charleston, WV are increasing, with prices up 0.1% year-over-year and $2 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Charleston?
In Charleston, WV, 50% of apartments fall between $700 - $1,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 September 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.