Cheapest and most expensive places to rent in West Virginia
As of October 17, 2026, the cheapest city to rent in West Virginia is Parkersburg, where the median 2-bedroom asks $950/month, 5% below the statewide median of about $1,000. The most expensive is Martinsburg at $1,500/month.
Across the 6 West Virginia cities we rank, the median 2-bedroom runs from $950 in Parkersburg to $1,500 in Martinsburg, 1.6 times as much. 2 of 6 sit below the statewide 2-bedroom median of about $1,000. The largest rental market, Morgantown (752 listings), has a median of $1,170, 17% above the state.
Updated . Ranked by median 2-bedroom asking rent; only cities with at least 100 listings are included. Statewide median is estimated from city medians weighted by listing count. How we calculate
Cheapest cities to rent in West Virginia
| # | City | 1 bed | 2 beds | Listings | vs state (2BR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Parkersburg | $800 | $950 | 181 | -5% |
| 2 | Huntington | $850 | $995 | 571 | 0% |
| 3 | Charleston | $750 | $1,000 | 521 | 0% |
Most expensive cities to rent in West Virginia
| # | City | 1 bed | 2 beds | Listings | vs state (2BR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Martinsburg | — | $1,500 | 226 | +50% |
| 2 | Morgantown | $850 | $1,170 | 752 | +17% |
| 3 | Fairmont | — | $1,000 | 111 | 0% |
Common questions
- What is the cheapest city to rent in West Virginia?
- As of October 17, 2026, Parkersburg has the lowest median 2-bedroom asking rent among the West Virginia cities we rank, at $950/month. Next are Huntington ($995) and Charleston ($1,000).
- What is the most expensive city to rent in West Virginia?
- As of October 17, 2026, Martinsburg has the highest median 2-bedroom asking rent among the West Virginia cities we rank, at $1,500/month, 50% above the statewide median.
- What is the median rent for a 2-bedroom in West Virginia?
- As of October 17, 2026, the statewide median asking rent for a 2-bedroom is about $1,000/month. It is estimated from city medians weighted by listing count, using active listings on Redfin, Zillow and ApartmentHomeLiving. How we calculate