Census ACS 2023 · 16 cities
Cities in West Virginia With Highest Rent
Rent prices directly impact affordability for the many residents who don't own their homes. In West Virginia, Teays Valley Cdp has the highest median rent at $1,238. Rent varies based on local housing supply, demand, proximity to employment centers, and overall cost of living. For renters evaluating where to live in West Virginia, this ranking shows how monthly housing costs compare across the state's 16 major cities.
Source: Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
| # | City | Median Rent | Home Value | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wheeling city | $795.00 | $142,500 | $48,498 |
| 2 | Weirton city | $750.00 | $122,800 | $56,699 |
| 3 | Vienna city | $837.00 | $155,500 | $65,211 |
| 4 | Teays Valley Cdp | $1,238 | $271,900 | $106,798 |
| 5 | St. Albans city | $888.00 | $131,800 | $58,788 |
| 6 | South Charleston city | $857.00 | $144,800 | $59,616 |
| 7 | Parkersburg city | $746.00 | $113,900 | $44,675 |
| 8 | Morgantown city | $888.00 | $238,200 | $42,245 |
| 9 | Martinsburg city | $1,090 | $231,900 | $54,590 |
| 10 | Huntington city | $863.00 | $118,800 | $43,146 |
| 11 | Fairmont city | $902.00 | $159,100 | $60,791 |
| 12 | Cross Lanes Cdp | $916.00 | $144,000 | $62,704 |
| 13 | Clarksburg city | $775.00 | $114,600 | $46,859 |
| 14 | Cheat Lake Cdp | $1,113 | $345,500 | $111,379 |
| 15 | Charleston city | $898.00 | $187,300 | $64,512 |
| 16 | Beckley city | $867.00 | $148,800 | $39,939 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Teays Valley Cdp is the #1 ranked city in West Virginia by median rent, with a value of $1,238 according to Census ACS 2023 data.
West Virginia has 16 cities with 10,000+ population tracked in Census ACS 2023 data.
All data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-Year estimates by the US Census Bureau.
Data from the American Community Survey 2023 5-Year estimates. Covers cities with populations of 10,000 or more in West Virginia.