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Martinsburg, WV

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Gateway to the Shenandoah Valley

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Positioned about eighty miles northwest of Washington, D.C., Martinsburg is the largest city in West Virginia’s eastern Panhandle region. Historically a railroad town, the local economy has diversified considerably in recent years but transportation is still a major industry in the area.

The Downtown district along Queen Street is packed with beautifully preserved buildings housing an array of locally-owned cafes, specialty shops, galleries, and other storefront businesses in a charming walkable layout. Larger shopping centers on the north side of town and along Interstate 81 round out the extensive retail options with everything from big-box stores to the local multiplex movie theater. Living in Martinsburg puts you just minutes away from nearby nature preserves like Sleepy Creek and Cacapon State Park to the west, as well as the history-rich Harper’s Ferry community to the east.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Martinsburg, WV is $833 for a studio, $1,190 for one bedroom, $1,405 for two bedrooms, and $1,701 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Martinsburg has increased by 5.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,190/month
723 Sq Ft
House
$1,980/month
1,165 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,938/month
603 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Martinsburg, WV is 6.6% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Martinsburg is 21.0% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $833 - $1,715. You can expect to pay 6.1% less for groceries, 9.4% less for utilities, and 30.4% more for transportation.

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Transportation

46

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

36

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Burke Street Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-3

208 Students

9
out of 10

Potomack Intermediate School

Public

Grades 3-5

846 Students

7
out of 10

Rosemont Elementary School

Public

Grades K-3

388 Students

4
out of 10

Winchester Avenue Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-3

299 Students

4
out of 10

Orchard View Intermediate School

Public

Grades 3-5

672 Students

3
out of 10

Spring Mills Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

964 Students

4
out of 10

Martinsburg South Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

747 Students

3
out of 10

Martinsburg North Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

666 Students

3
out of 10

Spring Mills High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,480 Students

6
out of 10

Martinsburg High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,471 Students

3
out of 10

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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.