Northside Hills
1000 District Dr,
Morgantown, WV 26505
2-4 Beds | $425 - $655
Rental Market Trends in Morgantown, WV
What is the average rent in Morgantown, WV?
$868/month
Average Rent
573 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2.3%
Increase in the Last Year
As of January 2025, the average rent in Morgantown, WV is $868 per month. This is 44% lower than the national average rent of $1,552/month, making renting in Morgantown more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Morgantown, you can expect to pay about $507 per month for a studio, $868 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,054 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,571 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Morgantown, WV?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.3%, which averages out to $20 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Morgantown, WV
Last Updated January 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
8%
Below $700/month
50%
$700 - $1,000/month
25%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
14%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
3%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Morgantown?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Morgantown is the most affordable neighborhood in Morgantown.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Morgantown?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Morgantown is the most expensive neighborhood in Morgantown.
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Which Morgantown neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in Morgantown with the most apartments available is Downtown Morgantown .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Morgantown, WV?
Because the average rent in Morgantown is $868, you’ll want to make about $2,893 per month or $34,716 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Morgantown, WV compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Morgantown, WV to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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One Bedroom
$706/month
$706/month
Two Bedroom
$1,070/month
$1,070/month
Three Bedroom
$1,344/month
$1,344/month
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Methodology
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.