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Rental Market Trends in Shinnston, WV

What is the average rent in Shinnston, WV?

$518/month

Average Rent

773 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.9%

Increase in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Shinnston, WV is $518 per month. This is 68% lower than the national average rent of $1,639/month, making renting in Shinnston more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Shinnston, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $518 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $877 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $949 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$518/month
773 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$877/month
733 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$949/month
34 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 Shinnston, WV?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.9%, which averages out to $5 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 September 2025
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Rent Ranges in Shinnston, WV
Last Updated September 2025
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Shinnston, WV
Percentage*
Rent Range
50% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
50% $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 Shinnston, WV?

Because the average rent in Shinnston is $518, you’ll want to make about $1,726 per month or $20,712 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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Shinnston, WV

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Chelsea Greene

Chelsea Greene

28 Roosevelt St,
Shinnston, WV 26431

$809

1 Bed

3618 Shinnston Pike

3618 Shinnston Pike

3618 Shinnston Pike,
Hepzibah, WV 26369

$1,250 - $1,450

Studio - 1 Bed

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Stonebridge Townhomes

45 Dover Ct,
Bridgeport, WV 26330

$2,300 - $3,500

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Middletown Flats

Middletown Flats

100 Vale Cir,
Fairmont, WV 26554

$1,550 - $1,750

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United States West Virginia Shinnston 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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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