What's the average rent in Charleston, WV?

Rental Market Trends in Charleston, WV

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of July 2026, the average rent in Charleston, WV is $1,200 per month, which is 38% lower than the national average rent of $1,951 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,200

15.6%$162 increase month-over-month

29.3%$272 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

APARTMENTS

$913

HOUSES

$1,275

TOWNHOUSES

$1,070

As of July 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Charleston, WV at $913 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $1,275 per month. Townhomes average $1,070 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,064
2 Bedrooms	$1,050
3 Bedrooms	$1,500
4 Bedrooms	$1,650
All	$1,200

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Charleston, WV is $1,064 per month, followed by $1,050 for a 2 bedroom rental, $1,500 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $1,650 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$1,070
3 Bedrooms	$2,600
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$1,070

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom townhome in Charleston, WV is $1,070 per month, followed by $2,600 for a 3 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$800
2 Bedrooms	$900
3 Bedrooms	$1,400
4 Bedrooms	$813
All	$900

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Charleston, WV is $800 per month, followed by $900 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $1,400 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $813 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$895
2 Bedrooms	$1,050
3 Bedrooms	$1,500
4 Bedrooms	$1,650
All	$1,275

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Charleston, WV is $895 per month, followed by $1,050 for a 2 bedroom house, $1,500 for a 3 bedroom house, and $1,650 for a 4 bedroom house.