What is the average apartment size in South Charleston?

The average size for a South Charleston, WV apartment is 963 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 South Charleston?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in South Charleston is $829 per month, a 27.69% increase from last year’s average of $649.

What is the average apartment size in South Charleston?

The typical apartment in South Charleston offers about 963 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

South Charleston, WV Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in South Charleston ranges from to per month, with 73% of rentals in this range.

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

In South Charleston, 31% of households rent while 69% 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 South Charleston is $829, a 27.69% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $649.

One-bedroom apartments provide 668 square feet for $696, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $966 offer 1,207 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in South Charleston, WV

Last updated: October 20, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$829	963 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$696	668 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$966	1,207 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

South Charleston, WV rent trends

Rental prices in South Charleston, WV have increased by 27.69% over the past year. The average rent moved from $649 to $829.

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

The largest share of rentals in South Charleston, WV (73%) fall between - per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in South Charleston, WV?

1,901 or 31% of the households in South Charleston, WV are renter-occupied while 4,204 or 69% are owner-occupied.

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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 South 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.