1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Charleston, WV (117 Rentals)

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108 Elizabeth St
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108 Elizabeth St

108 Elizabeth StCharleston, WV 25311

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Rose Lane Apartments
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Rose Lane Apartments

2700 Rose Lane DrCharleston, WV 25302
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1625 Quarrier St
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1625 Quarrier St

1625 Quarrier StCharleston, WV 25311
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Edgewater
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Edgewater

1330 Kanawha Blvd ECharleston, WV 25301
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Brooks Manor
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Brooks Manor

23 Brooks StCharleston, WV 25301
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11 Greenbrier St
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11 Greenbrier St

11 Greenbrier StCharleston, WV 25311
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Meg Village
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Meg Village

1 Meg DrCharleston, WV 25320
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Terrace Park East
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Terrace Park East

2106 Kanawha Blvd ECharleston, WV 25311
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5309 Starling Dr
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5309 Starling Dr

5309 Starling DrCharleston, WV 25306
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Parkland Terrace
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Parkland Terrace

4401 Jones StCharleston, WV 25309
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800 Virginia St W
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800 Virginia St W

800 Virginia St WCharleston, WV 25302
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Atlas Lofts
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Atlas Lofts

1031 Quarrier StCharleston, WV 25301
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1613 6th Ave
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1613 6th Ave

1613 6th AveCharleston, WV 25387
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4718 Kanawha Ave
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4718 Kanawha Ave

4718 Kanawha AveCharleston, WV 25309
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Lee Terrace
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Lee Terrace

1319 Lee StCharleston, WV 25301
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1212 Quarrier St
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1212 Quarrier St

1212 Quarrier StCharleston, WV 25301
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Hamlet Way
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Hamlet Way

101-204 Hamlet WayCharleston, WV 25314

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Charleston 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: August 17, 2025

There are currently 338 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Charleston, WV that range in price from $650 to $3,350. Outer S Charleston Kanawha City, Northeast Charleston and Fort Hill are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Charleston with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Outer S Charleston Kanawha City42$1,064$650
Northeast Charleston40$1,064$650
Fort Hill38$1,064$650
Loudon Heights37$1,064$662
Outer North East Charleston37$1,064$662
South Hills37$1,064$662
Oakwood36$1,064$750
Downtown Charleston31$1,064$662
East End22$1,064$750
Edgewood15$1,064$650

Largest Available Charleston 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Charleston, WV is found at Heritage Gardens (Patriot Enclave) in the St Albans Cross Lanes neighborhood and is 985 square feet priced from $950. Village Hill (Patriot Walker) has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 895 square feet and currently listed start at $950. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Charleston:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Heritage Gardens (Patriot Enclave)1 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom985 Sq Ft$950
Village Hill (Patriot Walker)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom895 Sq Ft$950
The Oaks Apartments1Bed1Bath866 Sq Ft$1,095
East End Historic2018 Kanawha Blvd E Apt A800 Sq Ft$1,500
Greenbrier Gardens (Patriot Greenbrier)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom765 Sq Ft$900
Olde English I (Patriot Glen)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom765 Sq Ft$950
Cavalier (Patriot at Cavalier)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom764 Sq Ft$1,064
Aracoma (Patriot at Aracoma)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom764 Sq Ft$1,064
Belvedere (Patriot at Belvedere)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom764 Sq Ft$1,064

Cheapest Available Charleston 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 17, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Charleston, WV is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model starting from $750 at Aracoma (Patriot at Aracoma) in the Outer S Charleston Kanawha City neighborhood. The second most affordable Charleston 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at Belvedere (Patriot at Belvedere) starting at $750 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Charleston is currently $1,183. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Charleston:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Aracoma (Patriot at Aracoma)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$750
Belvedere (Patriot at Belvedere)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$750
Greenbrier Gardens (Patriot Greenbrier)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$870
Olde English I (Patriot Glen)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$918
Tyler (Patriot on the Tyler)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$918
Heritage Gardens (Patriot Enclave)1 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom$950
Village Hill (Patriot Walker)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$950
Cavalier (Patriot at Cavalier)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$1,064
Chateau (Patriot Rose)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$1,064

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Charleston Overview

The proud capital city of West Virginia, Charleston is a charming slice of southern hospitality. With a notable history and plenty of modern day convenience and opportunity abound, those looking for a new place to call home would do well to consider this in-demand hot spot.

Why live in Charleston, WV?

Brimming with natural scenic beauty and plenty of job offerings, apartments in Charleston represent some of the best living in all of West Virginia. Schools are top notch, and local employers ranging from power companies to the flagship home of Shoney's Restaurants call the city home, yielding a sound economic base for the city. From museums to public parks, nightlife to theater performances, this idyllic capital city is a winner.

Charleston, WV
Population: 47,215

Ranked #783

in US Census Population by City

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Getting Around Charleston, WV

Walk Score®

53 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

39 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Charleston Apartments

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Charleston Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Charleston is $1,183.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Charleston Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Charleston is a 985 square feet unit starting from $950 at Heritage Gardens (Patriot Enclave).

What is the average size for Charleston 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Charleston is currently 1,000 sq ft.

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