West Virginia rental market

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Last updated August 23, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in West Virginia is $1,200.

Average rent

$1,200

Month-over-month change

$0

Year-over-year change

$0

Available rentals

1,392

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $100 to $7,852.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$019
$50035
$60099
$700136
$800167
$900160
$1,000136
$1,100120
$1,200102
$1,30086
$1,40097
$1,50081
$1,60082
$1,70084
$1,80081
$1,90094
$2,00070
$2,10057
$2,20038
$2,30017
$2,40030
$2,50033
$2,60011
$2,7008
$2,8006
$2,90013
$3,00010
$3,1004
$3,2002
$3,3005
$3,4008
$3,5004
$3,6001
$3,7001
$3,9002
$4,0001
$4,1001
$4,2001
$4,4002
$4,5003
$4,6001
$4,8001
$4,9001
$5,000+4

Average rent price over time

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$1,000$1,200
Feb$1,100$1,200
Mar$1,100$1,200
Apr$1,150$1,200
May$1,150$1,200
Jun$1,100$1,200
Jul$1,150$1,200
Aug$1,200$1,200
Sep$1,200No data
Oct$1,200No data
Nov$1,200No data
Dec$1,200No data

Market temperature

The West Virginia rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in West Virginia is 40% lower than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in West Virginia?

The average rent in West Virginia is $1,200.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in West Virginia?

The average rent for a studio apartment in West Virginia is $775 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in West Virginia?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in West Virginia is $895 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in West Virginia?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in West Virginia is $1,050 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in West Virginia?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in West Virginia is $1,715 per month.

6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in West Virginia?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in West Virginia is $1,660 per month.

7. How much does it cost to rent a house in West Virginia?

Houses in West Virginia rent between $100 - $7,852 with an average rent of $1,200.

8. How has the rent in West Virginia changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in West Virginia did not change.

9. How much has the rent in West Virginia increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in West Virginia did not change.

10. How many available rentals are there in West Virginia?

There are currently 1,392 rentals available in West Virginia.

11. How do rent prices in West Virginia compare with the national average?

The average rent in West Virginia is $1,200 — 40% lower the national average of $2,000.

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