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Charleston, WV Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Charleston, WV

Pricing Updated: 07/31/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Charleston, WV area range in price from $550 to $4,150 with an overall median price of $2,038. The three Charleston neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are West Side at $725, South Ruffner at $790, and North Charleston at $650. 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$725$7251
South Ruffner$790$7901
North Charleston$1,200$6502
Outer S Charleston Kanawha City$1,450$55069
Loudon Heights$1,650$56631
Northeast Charleston$1,650$56636
South Hills$1,650$56632
Fort Hill$2,100$65032
Outer North East Charleston$2,100$56633
East End$2,425$75020

Cheapest Available Charleston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Charleston, WV is a 1 Bed unit found at Aracoma (Patriot at Aracoma) in the Outer S Charleston Kanawha City neighborhood priced from $750. Belvedere (Patriot at Belvedere) 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
Aracoma (Patriot at Aracoma)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$750
Belvedere (Patriot at Belvedere)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$750
Greenbrier Gardens (Patriot Greenbrier)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$870
LYNNELLE LANDING APARTMENTS3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$915
Tyler (Patriot on the Tyler)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$918

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charleston, WV

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Charleston area is the $1.18 price per square foot 2Bed1.5Bath Model at The Oaks Apartments in the in the Outer S Charleston Kanawha City neighborhood starting from $1,295. The second greatest value Charleston apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at LYNNELLE LANDING APARTMENTS starting at $915 with a $1.02 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 Apartments2Bed1.5Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.18
LYNNELLE LANDING APARTMENTS3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.02
Heritage Gardens (Patriot Enclave)2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.17
Village Hill (Patriot Walker)2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.28
Brenmick (Patriot of Brenmick)2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.16
Olde English II (Patriot Eve)2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.16
Southmoor HillsGarden Type G2BR,1BA$1.32
Olde English I (Patriot Glen)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.37
Tyler (Patriot on the Tyler)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.37
1404 Watts St, Unit C1404 Watts St2BR,1BA$1.21

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Frequently Asked Questions about Charleston

What type of rentals are currently available in Charleston?

There are currently 434 Apartments for Rent in Charleston, WV with pricing that ranges from $566 to $4,150. There are also 38 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Charleston ranging from $550 to $1,800.

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 $550 to $1,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,145.

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 $3,475, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $900 to $1,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $937.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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