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Morgantown, WV

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A historic college town with fantastic mountain views.

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From white-water rafting on the Cheat River to rock climbing at Coopers Rock to shopping for antiques, there's good reason Morgantown is the most popular destination in West Virginia -- add in West Virginia University and the reasons just become more impressive. Morgantown, situated along the Monongahela River, provides stunning views of the Appalachian Mountains -- especially from vantage points like Dorsey Knob. This park covers 71 acres, and the mountain is 1,398 feet high.

Considered a top-ranking research university, WVU was established in 1867 and features several buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Residents of Morgantown can visit the university's Core Arboretum, which is free and open to the public. Residents can also cheer on the West Virginia Mountaineers at various sports events. The Mountaineers compete in NCAA Division I as part of the Big 12 Conference.

Morgantown offers some terrific shopping destinations, including Mountaineer Mall and Suncrest Town Centre. The historic downtown offers nearly 40 restaurants and roughly 100 shops to explore, with wide sidewalks and period lighting. Much of the downtown area is a US Historic District, featuring locations like the Metropolitan Theater, the Monongalia County Courthouse, and the Monongalia Arts Center. The oldest building in Morgantown is the Old Stone House, built around 1796.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Morgantown, WV is $507 for a studio, $867 for one bedroom, $1,054 for two bedrooms, and $1,571 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Morgantown has increased by 2.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$867/month
573 Sq Ft
House
$1,280/month
1,478 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,633/month
1,413 Sq Ft
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Transportation

43

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

29

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

Cheat Lake Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

770 Students

7
out of 10

Brookhaven Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

571 Students

7
out of 10

Ridgedale Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

525 Students

7
out of 10

Mylan Park Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

452 Students

7
out of 10

Mountainview Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

703 Students

6
out of 10

Mountaineer Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

619 Students

7
out of 10

Suncrest Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

501 Students

7
out of 10

South Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

755 Students

6
out of 10

Westwood Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

363 Students

4
out of 10

Morgantown High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,859 Students

6
out of 10

University High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,362 Students

6
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Tomchin Planetarium & Observatory
  • The Core Arboretum
  • West Virginia Botanic Garden
  • Coopers Rock State Forest
  • Chestnut Ridge Park & Campground

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • North Central West Virginia

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