What is the average apartment size in Charleston?

The average size for a Charleston, WV apartment is 822 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Charleston?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Charleston is $1,332 per month, a 42.08% increase from last year’s average of $938.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Charleston?

In Charleston, studios rent for $880 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,384 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,195 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,394 per month

What is the average apartment size in Charleston?

The typical apartment in Charleston offers about 822 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Charleston?

Studio apartments in Charleston average 542 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 688 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 973 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,321 sq. ft.

Charleston, WV Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Charleston?

The typical rent budget in Charleston ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 60% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Charleston?

In Charleston, 37% of households rent while 63% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Charleston is $1,332, a 42.08% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $938.

Studio Apartments at $880 offer the most budget-friendly option with 542 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 688 square feet for $1,384, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,195 offer 973 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,321 sq ft) for $1,394, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Charleston, WV

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,332	822 sq. ft.
Studio	$880	542 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,384	688 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,195	973 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,394	1,321 sq. ft.

Charleston, WV rent trends

Rental prices in Charleston, WV have increased by 42.08% over the past year. The average rent moved from $938 to $1,332.

What's the typical rent budget in Charleston, WV?

The largest share of rentals in Charleston, WV (60%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Charleston, WV?

7,910 or 37% of the households in Charleston, WV are renter-occupied while 13,327 or 63% are owner-occupied.

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Average Rent in Charleston, WV By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Charleston City	$1,433

How Charleston Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Charleston	$1,332
Morgantown	$1,225
Huntington	$1,259
Martinsburg	$1,521
Barboursville	$1,064
South Charleston, WV	$829

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Charleston apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.