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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, 40 counties,
the congressional districts of
District 01, District 02, 117 zip codes, and 96 cities with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in West Virginia is $1,146 which represents a decrease of -7.81% 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 $2,398. The least expensive metropolitan area in West Virginia to rent places is Steubenville-Weirton, OH-WV MSA with an average rent of $819.

The most expensive county in West Virginia to rent places is Hardy County with an average rent of $2,400. The least expensive county in West Virginia to rent places is Ritchie County with an average rent of $555.

The most expensive zip code in West Virginia to rent places is 25541 with an average rent of $3,233. The least expensive zip code in West Virginia to rent places is 26362 with an average rent of $555.

The most expensive city in West Virginia to rent places is Milton, WV with an average rent of $3,233. The least expensive city in West Virginia to rent places is Harrisville, WV with an average rent of $555.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in state West Virginia currently stands at $1,146.
In comparison, places in the largest county, specifically Monongalia, is less expensive, with an average rent of $1,092. This represents a difference of -5% 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 $2,398, showing a more expensive of +109% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,859. This constitutes a more expensive by +62% when compared to the rent in West Virginia.
$1,146
West Virginia
VS
$1,092
-5%
Monongalia, county
$2,398
+109%
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV MSA, msa
$1,859
+62%
USA, us

Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated May 31 2026

Counties in West Virginia

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Hardy County$2,400
Jefferson County$1,968
Berkeley County$1,688
Lincoln County$1,600
Preston County$1,350
Putnam County$1,308
Kanawha County$1,283
Cabell County$1,232
Lewis County$1,201
Mason County$1,188

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Logan County$850
Mineral County$834
Randolph County$818
Gilmer County$787
Taylor County$758
Summers County$758
Wetzel County$727
Pendleton County$700
Boone County$595
Ritchie County$555

Zip Codes in West Virginia

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

25541$3,233
25702$2,703
26764$2,500
26074$2,469
26836$2,400
25425$2,271
25403$2,127
25427$2,097
25414$2,084
25428$1,984

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

26180$700
26807$700
26241$699
25159$650
24986$627
25315$625
26159$613
26055$608
25130$595
26362$555

Cities in West Virginia

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Milton, WV$3,233
Terra Alta, WV$2,500
West Liberty, WV$2,469
Moorefield, WV$2,400
Harpers Ferry, WV$2,271
Hedgesville, WV$2,097
Charles Town, WV$2,084
Inwood, WV$1,984
Falling Waters, WV$1,870
Ranson, WV$1,825

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Fort Ashby, WV$707
Franklin, WV$700
Walker, WV$700
Elkins, WV$699
Poca, WV$650
White Sulphur Springs, WV$627
Paden City, WV$613
Proctor, WV$608
Madison, WV$595
Harrisville, WV$555

Congressional Districts in West Virginia

District 01, WV
District 02, WV
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