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Nitro, WV

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Enjoy a peaceful, riverside reprieve from modern life

Riverside Convenient Peaceful Quiet Welcoming

Stretched along the Kanawha River, Nitro is a peaceful small town just 14 miles northwest of Charleston. Nitro offers residents a tranquil reprieve from the bustle of modern life with scenic parks boasting an array of activities and relaxing spots.

Nitro is also home to the Mardi Gras Casino and Resort, where guests can try their luck at table games and slot machines, catch live greyhound racing, and choose from multiple dining options. Getting around from Nitro is easy with access to I-64.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Nitro, WV is $480 for one bedroom, $608 for two bedrooms, and $955 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Nitro has increased by 0.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$480/month
549 Sq Ft
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Transportation

38

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

27

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

Rock Branch Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

214 Students

9
out of 10

Nitro Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

364 Students

3
out of 10

Nitro High School

Public

Grades 9-12

827 Students

7
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.