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Rental Market Trends in Martinsburg, WV

Updated July 2026

The average rent in Martinsburg, WV is $1,299/month.

Rent in Martinsburg is 22% lower than the national average rent of $1,663/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$1,299/month

Average Rent

525 Sq Ft

Average Size

+0.5%

Change / Year

244

Available Apartments

Martinsburg rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Martinsburg average $787 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Martinsburg average $1,299 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Martinsburg average $1,531 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Martinsburg average $1,825 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$787/month
373 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,299/month
525 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,531/month
1,067 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,825/month
1,431 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,289/month
633 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,861/month
576 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,717/month
1,416 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,893/month
1,152 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,089/month
1,061 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Martinsburg, WV?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.5%, which averages out to $7 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

July 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Martinsburg, WV

July 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Martinsburg, WV
Percentage*
Rent Range
7% Below $700/month
11% $700 - $1,000/month
30% $1,001 - $1,500/month
44% $1,501 - $2,000/month
7% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Martinsburg is $1,299, you’ll want to make about $4,330 per month or $51,960 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 Martinsburg, WV is 10.0% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Martinsburg is 23.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $787 - $1,825. You can expect to pay 5.9% less for groceries, 12.6% less for utilities, and 5.2% more for transportation.

City

Martinsburg, WV

244 Available Apartments for Rent

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Apartment Communities in Martinsburg We Think You'll Love

Delmar Orchard Apartments

Delmar Orchard Apartments

589 Cerasus Cir,
Martinsburg, WV 25403

1-3 Beds | $1,749 - $2,075

Linden at Elmtree

Linden at Elmtree

125 Winslow Dr,
Martinsburg, WV 25404

2-3 Beds | $1,600 - $1,822

Linden at Martinsburg

Linden at Martinsburg

1101 Grebe Ct,
Martinsburg, WV 25404

2-3 Beds | $1,600 - $1,808

The Interwoven Lofts

The Interwoven Lofts

600 W John St,
Martinsburg, WV 25401

1-2 Beds | $1,426 - $2,004

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Martinsburg?

The average rent in Martinsburg is $1,299 per month, which is 21.9% lower than the national average of $1,663.

What is the average rent for a house in Martinsburg?

The average rent for a house in Martinsburg, WV is $1,861 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Martinsburg?

Rents in Martinsburg, WV are increasing, with prices up 0.5% year-over-year and $7 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Martinsburg?

In Martinsburg, WV, 44% of apartments fall between $1,501 - $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States West Virginia Martinsburg Rental Trends

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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