Average rent in West Virginia
As of July 2026, the typical rent across West Virginia's 6 metro areas is $1,205 per month (+3.4% year over year, weighted by population so large metros count for more).
Figures cover all property types — single-family, condo and apartment — at every bedroom count. The interactive map can break rents down by home type.
Aug 24 – Sep 26
West Virginia observed rentForecast (2 months shown free)
| Metro | Average rent | Year over year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgantown, WV | $1,462 | +4.6% | Trends & forecast → |
| Charleston, WV | $1,264 | +4.4% | Trends & forecast → |
| Fairmont, WV | $1,184 | — | Trends & forecast → |
| Clarksburg, WV | $1,115 | +1.3% | Trends & forecast → |
| Beckley, WV | $1,045 | -0.0% | Trends & forecast → |
| Parkersburg, WV | $947 | +4.7% | Trends & forecast → |
Want the 12-month outlook for a West Virginia metro? Open the interactive forecast — history, confidence ranges, and what's driving each prediction.