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Rental Market Trends in Morgantown, WV

What is the average rent in Morgantown, WV?

$864/month

Average Rent

584 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Morgantown, WV is $864 per month. This is 47% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/month, making renting in Morgantown more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Morgantown, you can expect to pay about $538 per month for a studio, $864 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,144 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,716 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$538/month
352 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$864/month
584 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,144/month
875 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,716/month
1,508 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$864/month
670 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,315/month
1,026 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,731/month
1,268 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,548/month
2,039 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,428/month
860 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,946/month
1,704 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Morgantown, WV?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.2%, which averages out to $3 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Morgantown, WV
Last Updated April 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Morgantown, WV
Percentage*
Rent Range
8% Below $700/month
41% $700 - $1,000/month
35% $1,001 - $1,500/month
9% $1,501 - $2,000/month
7% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Morgantown?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Morgantown, Greenmont and Independence Hill are the most affordable neighborhoods in Morgantown.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Morgantown
$825/month
673 Sq Ft
Greenmont
$831/month
713 Sq Ft
Independence Hill
$1,017/month
592 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Morgantown?

Based on current rent prices, Independence Hill, Greenmont and Downtown Morgantown are the most expensive neighborhoods in Morgantown.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Independence Hill
$1,017/month
592 Sq Ft
Greenmont
$831/month
713 Sq Ft
Downtown Morgantown
$825/month
673 Sq Ft

Which Morgantown neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Morgantown with the most apartments available are Downtown Morgantown, Greenmont and Independence Hill .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Morgantown
$825/month
673 Sq Ft
Greenmont
$831/month
713 Sq Ft
Independence Hill
$1,017/month
592 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Morgantown is $864, you’ll want to make about $2,880 per month or $34,560 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 Morgantown, WV is 7.8% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Morgantown is 18.2% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $538 - $1,716. You can expect to pay 4.9% less for groceries, 9.6% less for utilities, and 0.5% less for transportation.

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Morgantown, WV

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

Use the tool below to compare Morgantown, 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

Downtown Morgantown

Morgantown, WV

Independence Hill

Morgantown, WV

Studio
$650/month
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One Bedroom
$716/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,425/month
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Three Bedroom
$1,603/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.

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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