Cheap Homes for Rent in Charleston, WV from $500 (12 Rentals)

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Charleston, WV Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Charleston, WV

Pricing Updated: 06/09/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Charleston, WV area range in price from $566 to $4,150 with an overall median price of $1,558. The three Charleston neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are West Side at $700, Outer S Charleston Kanawha City at $566, and East End at $566. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Charleston Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
West Side$700$7001
Outer S Charleston Kanawha City$1,450$56664
East End$1,500$56631
Edgewood$1,500$56631
Fort Hill$1,500$56633
Loudon Heights$1,500$56632
Oakwood$1,500$56635
South Hills$1,500$56633
Northeast Charleston$1,517$56636
Outer North East Charleston$1,517$56633

Cheapest Available Charleston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Charleston, WV is a 1 Bed unit found at Belvedere (Patriot at Belvedere) in the Outer S Charleston Kanawha City neighborhood priced from $750. Greenbrier Gardens (Patriot Greenbrier) in the Outer S Charleston Kanawha City neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Charleston apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Belvedere (Patriot at Belvedere)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$750
Greenbrier Gardens (Patriot Greenbrier)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$750
Olde English I (Patriot Glen)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$850
Summerfield (Patriot at Summerfield)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$850
Tyler (Patriot on the Tyler)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charleston, WV

As of June 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Charleston area is the $1.09 price per square foot 4Bed2.5Bath Model at The Oaks Apartments in the in the Outer S Charleston Kanawha City neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Charleston apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Garden Apartment . Approximate... Model at Country Club Village Apartments starting at $1,095 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Outer S Charleston Kanawha City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Charleston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Oaks Apartments4Bed2.5Bath4BR,2.5BA$1.09
Country Club Village Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath Garden Apartment . Approximate...2BR,1BA$1.10
Heritage Gardens (Patriot Enclave)2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.23
LYNNELLE LANDING APARTMENTS3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.02
154 5th Ave, Unit A154 5th Ave1BR,1BA$0.93
Olde English II (Patriot Eve)2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.12
Brenmick (Patriot of Brenmick)2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.09
One Morris (Patriot River View)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.18
1542 Quarrier St, Unit B1542 Quarrier St1BR,1BA$1.20
Summerfield (Patriot at Summerfield)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.27

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Frequently Asked Questions about Charleston

What type of rentals are currently available in Charleston?

There are currently 431 Apartments for Rent in Charleston, WV with pricing that ranges from $566 to $4,150. There are also 47 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Charleston ranging from $500 to $3,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Charleston?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Charleston ranges from $500 to $3,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,342.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Charleston?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Charleston range from $918 to $2,750, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,350 to $3,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $937.

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