What is the average apartment size in Charleston City?

The average size for a Charleston City, WV apartment is 739 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 City?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Charleston City is $1,433 per month, a 72.37% increase from last year’s average of $831.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Charleston City?

In Charleston City, studios rent for $978 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,488 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,324 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Charleston City?

The typical apartment in Charleston City offers about 739 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 City?

Studio apartments in Charleston City average 537 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 668 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 967 sq. ft.

Charleston City, WV Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Charleston City ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 54% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Charleston City?

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

Last updated: October 20, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Charleston City is $1,433, a 72.37% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $831.

Studio Apartments at $978 offer the most budget-friendly option with 537 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 668 square feet for $1,488, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,324 offer 967 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Charleston City, WV

Last updated: October 20, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,433	739 sq. ft.
Studio	$978	537 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,488	668 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,324	967 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Charleston City, WV rent trends

Rental prices in Charleston City, WV have increased by 72.37% over the past year. The average rent moved from $831 to $1,433.

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

The largest share of rentals in Charleston City, WV (54%) 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 City, WV?

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

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How Charleston City Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Charleston City	$1,433
Martinsburg	$1,521
Morgantown	$1,225
Huntington	$1,259
Charleston	$1,332
Barboursville, WV	$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 City 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.