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Wheeling, WV

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A welcoming West Virginia suburb with affordable rentals

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Situated along the Ohio River, the quaint suburb of Wheeling, West Virginia offers affordable living with an abundance of amenities. Wheeling houses Wheeling Jesuit University as well as Ohio County Schools, offering public schools like Wheeling Middle School. Residents of all ages enjoy Wheeling Park, a historical community space with indoor and outdoor activities along serene gardens and lush lawns.

Take a stroll through the historic Centre Market district in Wheeling for food, shopping, and community events. Enjoy a delicious crepe at Later Alligator or grab a craft beer at Wheeling Brewing Company. Wheeling offers a warm welcome to residents and visitors alike with some of the most affordable apartments and condos in the area!

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Wheeling, WV is $625 for a studio, $748 for one bedroom, $861 for two bedrooms, and $920 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wheeling has increased by 1.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$748/month
549 Sq Ft
House
$960/month
1,245 Sq Ft
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Transportation

54

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.

41

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

Ritchie Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

285 Students

9
out of 10

West Liberty Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

122 Students

9
out of 10

Woodsdale Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

437 Students

7
out of 10

Elm Grove Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

330 Students

7
out of 10

Steenrod Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

278 Students

7
out of 10

Sherrard Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

454 Students

6
out of 10

Triadelphia Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

390 Students

5
out of 10

Bridge Street Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

278 Students

5
out of 10

Wheeling Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

192 Students

5
out of 10

Warwood School

Public

Grades PK-8

516 Students

4
out of 10

Wheeling Park High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,490 Students

9
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Schrader Environmental Center
  • Wheeling National Heritage Area
  • Good Zoo and Benedum Planetarium

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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.