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Rental Market Trends in Wheeling, WV

What is the average rent in Wheeling, WV?

$805/month

Average Rent

549 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of February 2026, the average rent in Wheeling, WV is $805 per month. This is 50% lower than the national average rent of $1,626/month, making renting in Wheeling more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Wheeling, you can expect to pay about $645 per month for a studio, $805 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $969 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,130 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$645/month
405 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$805/month
549 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$969/month
864 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,130/month
1,093 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,122/month
1,740 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,162/month
1,375 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Wheeling, WV?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.5%, which averages out to $21 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated February 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Wheeling, WV
Last Updated February 2026
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Wheeling, WV
Percentage*
Rent Range
46% Below $700/month
31% $700 - $1,000/month
23% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Wheeling, WV?

Because the average rent in Wheeling is $805, you’ll want to make about $2,683 per month or $32,196 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.

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Wheeling, WV

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Briarcliff Manor Apartments and Townhomes

93 Westgate Dr,
Wheeling, WV 26003

$760 - $1,663

Studio - 4 Beds

Windsor Manor

Windsor Manor

1143 Main St,
Wheeling, WV 26003

$442 - $732

Studio - 1 Bed

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Highland Park Apartment Homes

113 Macallan Ln,
Triadelphia, WV 26059

$1,174 - $2,075

1-3 Beds

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Labelle Greene IV

18 Mayo St,
Wheeling, WV 26003

$915 - $995

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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 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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