Marshall University

Huntington, WV

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Marshall University - Huntington, WV

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Founded in 1837, Marshall University offers students access to over 100 degree programs in a broad range of fields. Marshall faculty members are leaders, mentors, and cultivators of talent committed to teaching as well as conducting high-level research and professional training to prepare students to thrive in the world. MU is home to a strong community known as the Sons and Daughters of Marshall in addition to the Thundering Herd athletic teams, which compete in the NCAA Division I Conference USA.

Marshall’s main campus is located in Huntington, surrounded by various affordable rental apartments. Access to I-64 allows for easy commutes and travels from MU as well.

Intramural and club sports, over 200 student organizations, and a myriad of events keep MU’s campus humming. Stretched along the Ohio River near several national forests and wildlife areas, the Sons and Daughters of Marshall have plenty of options for engaging in outdoor recreation. Weekend getaways are simple to plan with Lexington, Louisville, Knoxville, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, and Columbus all located within a four-hour drive of MU.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Huntington, WV is $627 for a studio, $715 for one bedroom, $883 for two bedrooms, and $711 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Huntington has decreased by -0.3% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 474 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $627/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 571 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $715/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 864 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $883/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,130 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $711/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

61

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.

51

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Schools

Hite Saunders Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

197 Students

8
out of 10

Kellogg Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

327 Students

7
out of 10

Altizer Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

202 Students

7
out of 10

Central City Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

407 Students

5
out of 10

Southside Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

400 Students

5
out of 10

Vinson Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

197 Students

6
out of 10

Huntington Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

647 Students

5
out of 10

East End Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

585 Students

5
out of 10

Beverly Hills Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Rating Unavailable

Enslow Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Rating Unavailable

Spring Valley High School

Public

Grades 9-12

910 Students

5
out of 10

Huntington High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,704 Students

4
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • New River Train
  • Beech Fork State Park

Airports

  • Tri-State/Milton J Ferguson Field

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† 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.