Downtown Charleston

Charleston, WV

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Downtown Charleston - Charleston, WV

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A charming downtown district along the Kanawha River

Affordable Urban Historic Trendy Riverfront Community

Downtown Charleston is the perfect blend between historic charm and trendy, riverfront living. Locals enjoy visiting Haddad Riverfront Park for a variety of events throughout the year, including free weekly concerts during the summer. Capitol Street sits nearby and serves as a hot spot for local restaurants and bars and lively entertainment. Charleston Town Center offers department stores and even more dining options. Charleston’s local arts and culture scene thrives in the downtown area, showcasing the city’s culture through art galleries, museums, music venues, and eclectic shops with handmade wares.

Enjoy stunning sunsets from an affordable apartment overlooking the Kanawha River, or escape to the heart of the residential area to find houses for rent, as well as quiet communities with well-kept streets and historic charm.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Downtown Charleston is $715 for a studio, $1,010 for one bedroom, $1,600 for two bedrooms, and $2,724 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Charleston has increased by 1.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 536 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $715/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 758 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,010/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,137 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,600/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,146 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,724/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

80

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

69

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences
  • Kanawha State Forest

Airports

  • West Virginia International Yeager

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