Southmoor Hills
4992 Richland Dr,
South Charleston, WV 25309
$815 - $1,201 | 1-4 Beds
South Charleston
South Charleston, WV
Area Guide
A quaint suburb on the Kanawha River
Scenic
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Riverside
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Lush
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Mountain Views
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Quaint
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Historic
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Affordable
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Nestled alongside the southern banks of the Kanawha River, South Charleston is a scenic suburb with a small-town atmosphere. Residents delight in South Charleston’s natural beauty, which lends the city a peaceful feel along with many opportunities for outdoor recreation.
South Charleston boasts a broad range of apartments and townhomes available for rent. The city contains a quaint downtown area centered on D Street and 7th Avenue, where diverse eateries, antique stores, and specialty shops are housed in historic buildings.
Home to West Virginia Regional Technology Park and a local branch of Marshall University, South Charleston affords many residents short commute times. Direct access to I-64 and U.S. 60 also makes getting around from South Charleston simple.
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in South Charleston, WV is $1,038 for one bedroom, and $1,188 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Charleston has increased by 9.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,038/month
912 Sq Ft
Transportation
38
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
25
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
Public
Grades PK-5
221 Students
4
Public
Grades PK-5
421 Students
3
South Charleston Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
350 Students
3
Public
Grades 9-12
952 Students
5
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences
- Kanawha State Forest
Commuter Rail
Airports
- West Virginia International Yeager
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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.