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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 17 metropolitan areas in West Virginia, 40 counties,
the congressional districts of
District 01, District 02, 119 zip codes, and 99 cities with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in West Virginia is $1,154 which represents a decrease of -2.98% 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 $2,456. The least expensive metropolitan area in West Virginia to rent places is Steubenville-Weirton, OH-WV MSA with an average rent of $833.

The most expensive county in West Virginia to rent places is Jefferson County with an average rent of $1,992. The least expensive county in West Virginia to rent places is Ritchie County with an average rent of $575.

The most expensive zip code in West Virginia to rent places is 26074 with an average rent of $2,500. The least expensive zip code in West Virginia to rent places is 26362 with an average rent of $575.

The most expensive city in West Virginia to rent places is West Liberty, WV with an average rent of $2,500. The least expensive city in West Virginia to rent places is Harrisville, WV with an average rent of $575.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in state West Virginia currently stands at $1,154.
In comparison, places in the largest county, specifically Monongalia, is less expensive, with an average rent of $1,013. This represents a difference of -12% 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 $2,456, showing a more expensive of +113% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,883. This constitutes a more expensive by +63% when compared to the rent in West Virginia.
$1,154
West Virginia
VS
$1,013
-12%
Monongalia, county
$2,456
+113%
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV MSA, msa
$1,883
+63%
USA, us

Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated August 2 2026

Counties in West Virginia

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Jefferson County$1,992
Harrison County$1,728
Berkeley County$1,668
Lincoln County$1,600
Mingo County$1,563
Hampshire County$1,425
Barbour County$1,400
Putnam County$1,328
Raleigh County$1,295
Marion County$1,284

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Nicholas County$898
Wayne County$892
Randolph County$887
Marshall County$855
Wetzel County$798
Fayette County$778
Brooke County$770
Gilmer County$698
Boone County$595
Ritchie County$575

Zip Codes in West Virginia

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

26074$2,500
26764$2,500
25414$2,333
25541$2,314
25427$2,188
24925$2,188
25428$2,152
25438$2,147
25403$1,900
26330$1,850

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

26807$700
26351$698
26180$696
26719$695
26159$672
25315$650
26055$628
24986$626
25130$595
26362$575

Cities in West Virginia

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

West Liberty, WV$2,500
Terra Alta, WV$2,500
Charles Town, WV$2,333
Milton, WV$2,314
Hedgesville, WV$2,188
Caldwell, WV$2,188
Inwood, WV$2,152
Ranson, WV$2,147
Bridgeport, WV$1,850
Talcott, WV$1,800

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Bruceton Mills, WV$715
Franklin, WV$700
Glenville, WV$698
Walker, WV$696
Fort Ashby, WV$695
Paden City, WV$672
Proctor, WV$628
White Sulphur Springs, WV$626
Madison, WV$595
Harrisville, WV$575

Congressional Districts in West Virginia

District 01, WV
District 02, WV
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