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Average Rent in West Virginia

West Virginia is a state in United States. It ranks #53 out of 53 for places to rent. Dwellsy has rental data for 18 metropolitan areas in West Virginia, 39 counties,
the congressional districts of
District 01, District 02, 118 zip codes, and 98 cities with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in West Virginia is $1,134 which represents a decrease of -8.09% over the same period.

The most expensive metropolitan area in West Virginia to rent places is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV MSA with an average rent of $2,435. The least expensive metropolitan area in West Virginia to rent places is Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH MSA with an average rent of $825.

The most expensive county in West Virginia to rent places is Jefferson County with an average rent of $2,060. The least expensive county in West Virginia to rent places is Ritchie County with an average rent of $569.

The most expensive zip code in West Virginia to rent places is 25541 with an average rent of $2,645. The least expensive zip code in West Virginia to rent places is 26362 with an average rent of $569.

The most expensive city in West Virginia to rent places is Milton, WV with an average rent of $2,645. The least expensive city in West Virginia to rent places is Harrisville, WV with an average rent of $569.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in state West Virginia currently stands at $1,134.
In comparison, places in the largest county, specifically Monongalia, is less expensive, with an average rent of $1,019. This represents a difference of -10% when compared to West Virginia.
Meanwhile, in the largest msa of Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV MSA, the average rent for the same type of housing is $2,435, showing a more expensive of +115% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,877. This constitutes a more expensive by +65% when compared to the rent in West Virginia.
$1,134
West Virginia
VS
$1,019
-10%
Monongalia, county
$2,435
+115%
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV MSA, msa
$1,877
+65%
USA, us

Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated July 12 2026

Counties in West Virginia

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Jefferson County$2,060
Berkeley County$1,693
Harrison County$1,672
Lincoln County$1,600
Mingo County$1,575
Hancock County$1,414
Putnam County$1,336
Preston County$1,299
Kanawha County$1,271
Marion County$1,268

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Nicholas County$900
Brooke County$883
Upshur County$873
Marshall County$857
Fayette County$800
Pendleton County$796
Wetzel County$762
Gilmer County$725
Boone County$595
Ritchie County$569

Zip Codes in West Virginia

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

25541$2,645
26764$2,500
26074$2,479
25414$2,398
25438$2,207
25427$2,133
25428$2,054
25702$2,024
25403$2,005
25213$1,895

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

26807$700
26719$695
25143$690
25159$650
25315$633
26159$632
24986$626
26055$625
25130$595
26362$569

Cities in West Virginia

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Milton, WV$2,645
Terra Alta, WV$2,500
West Liberty, WV$2,479
Charles Town, WV$2,398
Ranson, WV$2,207
Hedgesville, WV$2,133
Inwood, WV$2,054
Winfield, WV$1,895
Falling Waters, WV$1,842
Harpers Ferry, WV$1,840

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Franklin, WV$700
Walker, WV$700
Fort Ashby, WV$695
Nitro, WV$690
Poca, WV$650
Paden City, WV$632
White Sulphur Springs, WV$626
Proctor, WV$625
Madison, WV$595
Harrisville, WV$569

Congressional Districts in West Virginia

District 01, WV
District 02, WV
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