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Rental Market Trends in Princeton, WV

What is the average rent in Princeton, WV?

$585/month

Average Rent

681 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of May 2025, the average rent in Princeton, WV is $585 per month. This is 64% lower than the national average rent of $1,625/month, making renting in Princeton more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Princeton, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $585 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $599 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $710 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$585/month
681 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$599/month
368 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$710/month
659 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 Princeton, WV?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.3%, which averages out to $8 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 May 2025
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Market Trends Over Time

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

Because the average rent in Princeton is $585, you’ll want to make about $1,950 per month or $23,400 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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Princeton, WV

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

Use the tool below to compare Princeton, 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 communities in Princeton we think you'll love

852 Mercer St

852 Mercer St

852 Mercer St,
Princeton, WV 24740

1 Bed | $600 - $850

1121 Mercer St

1121 Mercer St

1121 Mercer St,
Princeton, WV 24740

2 Beds | $1,500

201 Mercer St

201 Mercer St

201 Mercer St,
Princeton, WV 24740

Studio | $2,995

104 WV-104

104 WV-104

104 WV-104,
Princeton, WV 24740

2 Beds | $895

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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 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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