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Average Rent in West Virginia

West Virginia is a state in United States. It ranks #50 out of 52 for places to rent. Dwellsy has rental data for 18 metropolitan areas in West Virginia, 41 counties,
the congressional districts of
District 01, District 02, 111 zip codes, and 91 cities with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in West Virginia is $1,214 which represents an increase of 1.3% 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 $2,373. 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 Hardy County with an average rent of $2,057. The least expensive county in West Virginia to rent places is Ritchie County with an average rent of $546.

The most expensive zip code in West Virginia to rent places is 25541 with an average rent of $2,856. The least expensive zip code in West Virginia to rent places is 26362 with an average rent of $546.

The most expensive city in West Virginia to rent places is Milton, WV with an average rent of $2,856. The least expensive city in West Virginia to rent places is Harrisville, WV with an average rent of $546.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in state West Virginia currently stands at $1,214.
In comparison, places in the largest county, specifically Monongalia, is more expensive, with an average rent of $1,240. This represents a difference of +2% 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 $2,373, showing a more expensive of +96% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,845. This constitutes a more expensive by +52% when compared to the rent in West Virginia.
$1,214
West Virginia
VS
$1,240
+2%
Monongalia, county
$2,373
+96%
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV MSA, msa
$1,845
+52%
USA, us

Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated April 19 2026

Counties in West Virginia

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Hardy County$2,057
Jefferson County$1,848
Mingo County$1,700
Berkeley County$1,666
Kanawha County$1,288
Putnam County$1,285
Monongalia County$1,240
Cabell County$1,224
Lewis County$1,209
Preston County$1,189

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Logan County$850
Gilmer County$786
Taylor County$769
Tyler County$750
Pendleton County$700
Summers County$700
Randolph County$699
Wetzel County$656
Boone County$595
Ritchie County$546

Zip Codes in West Virginia

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

25541$2,856
26764$2,500
25425$2,406
25702$2,194
25403$2,183
26836$2,057
25427$2,034
25414$2,008
25306$1,960
25413$1,907

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

25247$694
26159$686
26155$659
25159$650
26180$650
24986$627
25315$600
25130$595
26055$550
26362$546

Cities in West Virginia

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Milton, WV$2,856
Terra Alta, WV$2,500
Harpers Ferry, WV$2,406
Moorefield, WV$2,057
Hedgesville, WV$2,034
Charles Town, WV$2,008
Bunker Hill, WV$1,907
Inwood, WV$1,895
Falling Waters, WV$1,750
Williamson, WV$1,700

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Jumping Branch, WV$700
Elkins, WV$699
Paden City, WV$686
New Martinsville, WV$659
Poca, WV$650
Walker, WV$650
White Sulphur Springs, WV$627
Madison, WV$595
Proctor, WV$550
Harrisville, WV$546

Congressional Districts in West Virginia

District 01, WV
District 02, WV
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