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Rental Market Trends in South Charleston, WV

What is the average rent in South Charleston, WV?

$1,032/month

Average Rent

912 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+9%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in South Charleston, WV is $1,032 per month. This is 37% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/month, making renting in South Charleston more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in South Charleston, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $1,032 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,186 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,032/month
912 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,186/month
1,369 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 South Charleston, WV?

In the past year, rent has increased by 9%, which averages out to $94 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 June 2025
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2024 2025
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in South Charleston, WV
Last Updated June 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in South Charleston, WV
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
100% $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 South Charleston, WV?

Because the average rent in South Charleston is $1,032, you’ll want to make about $3,440 per month or $41,280 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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South Charleston, WV

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Apartment communities in South Charleston we think you'll love

Southmoor Hills

Southmoor Hills

4992 Richland Dr,
South Charleston, WV 25309

1-4 Beds | $815 - $1,201

Roxalana Hills Apartments

Roxalana Hills Apartments

700 Roxalana Rd,
Dunbar, WV 25064

1-2 Beds | $1,115 - $2,888

Country Club Village Apartments

Country Club Village Apartments

33 Pope Way,
South Charleston, WV 25309

1-2 Beds | $995 - $1,095

Parkview Terrace (Patriot Terrace)

Parkview Terrace (Patriot Terrace)

227-229 Henson Ave,
Charleston, WV 25303

2 Beds | $819

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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.

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