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Rental Market Trends in Elkins, WV

What is the average rent in Elkins, WV?

$422/month

Average Rent

693 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.9%

Increase in the Last Year

Elkins, WV Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Elkins, WV is $422 per month. This is 74% lower than the national average rent of $1,644/month, making renting in Elkins more affordable than most cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Elkins average $451 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Elkins average $422 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Elkins average $421 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Elkins average $556 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$451/month
478 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$422/month
693 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$421/month
850 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$556/month
1,186 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 Elkins, WV?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.9%, which averages out to $4 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 June 2026
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Rent Ranges in Elkins, WV
Last Updated June 2026
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Elkins, WV
Percentage*
Rent Range
100% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Elkins is $422, you’ll want to make about $1,406 per month or $16,872 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.

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Elkins, WV

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Apartment Averages

Apartment communities in Elkins we think you'll love

72 Faulkner Rd

72 Faulkner Rd

72 Faulkner Rd,
Elkins, WV 26241

$4,196 Total Monthly Price

3 Beds

224 Faulkner Rd

224 Faulkner Rd

224 Faulkner Rd,
Elkins, WV 26241

$5,441 Total Monthly Price

2 Beds

46 Faulkner Rd

46 Faulkner Rd

46 Faulkner Rd,
Elkins, WV 26241

$5,796 Total Monthly Price

3 Beds

90 Faulkner Rd

90 Faulkner Rd

90 Faulkner Rd,
Elkins, WV 26241

$3,272 Total Monthly Price

Studio

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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 June 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.

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