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Shepherdstown, WV

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A compact historic town on the banks of the Potomac River

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Situated on the Potomac River in the eastern reaches of West Virginia, Shepherdstown a petite locale that exhibits all the charm of a small town but with character in spades. This a longstanding, historic town with a characterful historic district and venerable buildings to be found along German Street. Shepherdstown’s small size makes for a tight-knit community, one that comes together for plenty of annual events and parades such as Easter, May Day, Fourth of July, and more. There are parks aplenty within Shepherdstown, including Fairfax Baseball Field.

Looking for a charming rental in a historic building? You’ll be surprised by the affordable apartments in Shepherdstown. This is a relatively secluded area, but bustling metropolitan centers are well within reach, like Frederick to the east, and Hagerstown to the north.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Shepherdstown, WV is $1,550 for a studio, $1,846 for one bedroom, $883 for two bedrooms, and $1,101 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Shepherdstown has increased by 1.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,846/month
730 Sq Ft
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Transportation

47

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

35

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

Shepherdstown Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

358 Students

7
out of 10

Shepherdstown Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

331 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Antietam National Battlefield
  • Ridgefield Farm
  • Crystal Grottoes Caverns
  • Appalachian National Scenic Trail
  • Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

Military Bases

Airports

  • Hagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field

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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.