East End

Charleston, WV

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East End - Charleston, WV

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The historic heart of Charleston

Historic Charming Scenic Riverside Quaint Convenient

Located just southeast of Downtown Charleston, the East End is a picturesque historic district strewn alongside the Kanawha River. The East End offers a wide variety of apartments and condos available for rent in beautiful brick buildings that contribute to the neighborhood’s vintage charm. Many of the rentals in the East End feature scenic views of the surrounding environment, including the Kanawha River, Downtown Charleston, and lush rolling hills.

Numerous restaurants, shops, and bars line U.S. Route 60 in the East End. The neighborhood is also home to the West Virginia Capitol Complex, a major draw for commuters and history enthusiasts alike. The University of Charleston is located just across the river as well, making the East End a top choice for many students, faculty, and staff.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in East End is $594 for a studio, $877 for one bedroom, $978 for two bedrooms, and $1,088 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in East End has increased by 1.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 489 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $594/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 599 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $877/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 979 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $978/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 500 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,088/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

65

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

67

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

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

Airports

  • West Virginia International Yeager

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.