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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, 119 zip codes, and 98 cities with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in West Virginia is $1,144 which represents a decrease of -8.03% 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 $2,402. The least expensive metropolitan area in West Virginia to rent places is Steubenville-Weirton, OH-WV MSA with an average rent of $820.

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 $557.

The most expensive zip code in West Virginia to rent places is 25541 with an average rent of $3,253. The least expensive zip code in West Virginia to rent places is 26362 with an average rent of $557.

The most expensive city in West Virginia to rent places is Milton, WV with an average rent of $3,253. The least expensive city in West Virginia to rent places is Harrisville, WV with an average rent of $557.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in state West Virginia currently stands at $1,144.
In comparison, places in the largest county, specifically Monongalia, is less expensive, with an average rent of $1,086. 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 $2,402, showing a more expensive of +110% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,861. This constitutes a more expensive by +63% when compared to the rent in West Virginia.
$1,144
West Virginia
VS
$1,086
-5%
Monongalia, county
$2,402
+110%
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV MSA, msa
$1,861
+63%
USA, us

Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated June 7 2026

Counties in West Virginia

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Hardy County$2,400
Jefferson County$1,968
Berkeley County$1,696
Lincoln County$1,600
Preston County$1,368
Putnam County$1,310
Kanawha County$1,278
Cabell County$1,232
Mason County$1,214
Raleigh County$1,185

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Mineral County$855
Logan County$850
Fayette County$844
Gilmer County$787
Summers County$764
Taylor County$758
Wetzel County$740
Pendleton County$700
Boone County$595
Ritchie County$557

Zip Codes in West Virginia

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

25541$3,253
25702$2,653
26764$2,500
26074$2,472
26836$2,400
25425$2,212
25403$2,128
25414$2,117
25427$2,108
25428$1,997

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

26180$700
26807$700
26241$699
25159$650
24986$628
25315$625
26055$614
26159$613
25130$595
26362$557

Cities in West Virginia

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Milton, WV$3,253
Terra Alta, WV$2,500
West Liberty, WV$2,472
Moorefield, WV$2,400
Harpers Ferry, WV$2,212
Charles Town, WV$2,117
Hedgesville, WV$2,108
Inwood, WV$1,997
Falling Waters, WV$1,864
Ranson, WV$1,836

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$628
Proctor, WV$614
Paden City, WV$613
Madison, WV$595
Harrisville, WV$557

Congressional Districts in West Virginia

District 01, WV
District 02, WV
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