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Weirton, WV

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Experience small-town living near the bustle of Pittsburgh

Suburban Affordable Peaceful Scenic Convenient Close-Knit Welcoming Commuter Laidback

Located about 35 miles west of Pittsburgh in northern West Virginia, Weirton is a peaceful small town nestled between the Pennsylvania and Ohio borders. Weirton contains a rich history in the steel industry, and was the country’s fifth largest steel producer at its height in the early 20th century.

Today, Weirton is home to “The City Forged by Steel” Art Competition, which encourages growth of the arts throughout Weirton. A host of local events foster a sense of community in Weirton, including the annual Independence Day Festival and the Christmas Parade.

A quiet enclave from city life, Weirton offers quick access to recreational opportunities at Williams Golf and Country Club in addition to Hillman State Park, Raccoon Creek State Park, Tomlinson Run State Park, and the Ohio River. Weirton is also just minutes away from Pittsburgh’s many metropolitan amenities. Commuting and traveling from Weirton is easy with convenience to U.S. Route 22 and Pittsburgh International Airport.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Weirton, WV is $503 for one bedroom, $829 for two bedrooms, and $936 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Weirton has increased by 17.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$503/month
314 Sq Ft
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Transportation

40

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

28

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

Weirton Elementary

Public

Grades PK-4

793 Students

7
out of 10

Weir Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

565 Students

6
out of 10

Lauretta B Millsop Primary School

Public

Grades K-4

97 Students

Rating Unavailable

Broadview Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

Rating Unavailable

Liberty Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

Rating Unavailable

Weir Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

565 Students

6
out of 10

Weir High School

Public

Grades 9-12

601 Students

6
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.