Average Rent in West Virginia (2026)
The average 1-bedroom fair market rent in West Virginia is $778/month as of 2026, covering 712 cities and 824 ZIP codes. Data source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.
Average 1-Bedroom Fair Market Rent
$778/mo
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent FY2026 · 824 zip codes
Includes all regions. Huntington average: $870/mo →
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The average 1-bedroom rent in West Virginia is $778/month according to HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rent data, covering 712 cities and 824 ZIP codes. The average 1-bedroom rent in West Virginia is 35% below the national average of $1,196/month.
Key Facts
How much is rent in West Virginia?
The average 1-bedroom rent in West Virginia is $778/month as of 2026, based on HUD Fair Market Rent data across 712 cities and 824 ZIP codes. Rents vary widely by city — see the table below for a breakdown.
Rent by City in West Virginia
| City | 1-BR Fair Market Rent |
|---|---|
| Huntington | $870 |
| Charleston | $842 |
| Raleigh County | $730 |
| Morgantown | $872 |
| Wyoming County | $750 |
| Parkersburg | $748 |
| Weirton | $798 |
| Wheeling | $860 |
| Martinsburg | $1,025 |
| Boone County | $697 |
| Marion County | $807 |
| Jefferson County | $993 |
| Mcdowell County | $660 |
| Mercer County | $720 |
| South Charleston | $835 |
| Anawalt | $660 |
| Avondale | $660 |
| Berwind | $660 |
| Big Sandy | $660 |
| Eckman | $660 |
Showing top 20 of 712 cities.
Sorted by number of zip codes. Source: HUD SAFMR FY2026.
Questions about rent in West Virginia
What is the average 1-bedroom rent in West Virginia?
The average 1-bedroom fair market rent in West Virginia is $778/month as of 2026, based on statewide coverage across 712 cities and 824 ZIP codes. This is 35% below the national average of $1,196/month.
What is a fair rent increase in West Virginia?
Without a strong statewide trend signal, a fair rent increase in West Virginia should be judged using the most local available data, especially city and ZIP rent benchmarks. The average 1-BR fair market rent across the state is $778/month.
Are rents going up or down in West Virginia?
This page has limited statewide trend coverage, so it should be read mainly as a benchmark view of current fair market rent levels across the state. The average 1-BR FMR is $778/month across 824 ZIP codes.
How broad is the rent coverage in West Virginia?
This page summarizes rent benchmarks across 712 cities and 824 ZIP codes in West Virginia, giving a broad statewide view before drilling down into city and ZIP-level pages. Data is sourced from HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (FY2026) and supplemented with Apartment List trend data where available.
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