201 Mercer St
201 Mercer St,
Princeton, WV 24740
Studio | $2,995
Rental Market Trends in Princeton, WV
What is the average rent in Princeton, WV?
$587/month
Average Rent
681 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.5%
Increase in the Last Year
As of July 2025, the average rent in Princeton, WV is $587 per month. This is 64% lower than the national average rent of $1,637/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, $587 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $601 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $713 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Princeton, WV?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.5%, which averages out to $10 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 July 2025
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Rent Ranges in Princeton, WV
Last Updated July 2025
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
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100%
Below $700/month
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$700 - $1,000/month
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$1,001 - $1,500/month
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$1,501 - $2,000/month
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Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Princeton, WV?
Because the average rent in Princeton is $587, you’ll want to make about $1,956 per month or $23,472 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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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 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.