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Rental Market Trends in Wheeling, WV

What is the average rent in Wheeling, WV?

$793/month

Average Rent

549 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+5.3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Wheeling, WV is $793 per month. This is 52% lower than the national average rent of $1,640/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 $648 per month for a studio, $793 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $958 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,180 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$648/month
405 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$793/month
549 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$958/month
864 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,180/month
1,093 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,007/month
1,855 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,602/month
3,132 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,330/month
1,400 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Wheeling, WV?

In the past year, rent has increased by 5.3%, which averages out to $43 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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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Wheeling, WV
Last Updated September 2025
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

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Wheeling?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Wheeling Historic District, East Wheeling Historic District and North Wheeling Historic District are the most affordable neighborhoods in Wheeling.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Wheeling Historic District
$1,087/month
897 Sq Ft
East Wheeling Historic District
$1,087/month
897 Sq Ft
North Wheeling Historic District
$1,093/month
931 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Wheeling?

Based on current rent prices, North Wheeling Historic District, Downtown Wheeling Historic District and East Wheeling Historic District are the most expensive neighborhoods in Wheeling.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Wheeling Historic District
$1,093/month
931 Sq Ft
Downtown Wheeling Historic District
$1,087/month
897 Sq Ft
East Wheeling Historic District
$1,087/month
897 Sq Ft

Which Wheeling neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Wheeling with the most apartments available are North Wheeling Historic District, Downtown Wheeling Historic District and East Wheeling Historic District .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Wheeling Historic District
$1,093/month
931 Sq Ft
Downtown Wheeling Historic District
$1,087/month
897 Sq Ft
East Wheeling Historic District
$1,087/month
897 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Wheeling is $793, you’ll want to make about $2,643 per month or $31,716 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.

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1143 Main St,
Wheeling, WV 26003

$442 - $732

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2310 Chapline St,
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$1,350

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† 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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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