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Charleston, WV Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Charleston, WV

Pricing Updated: 09/15/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Charleston, WV area range in price from $566 to $4,150 with an overall median price of $1,546. The three Charleston neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are South Ruffner at $750, West Side at $650, and Edgewood 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
South Ruffner$750$7501
West Side$995$6502
Edgewood$1,100$56622
North Charleston$1,200$6509
Oakwood$1,200$65041
Outer S Charleston Kanawha City$1,295$56688
Northeast Charleston$1,540$56652
Downtown Charleston$1,607$56634
Loudon Heights$1,650$56643
South Hills$1,650$56645

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
LYNNELLE LANDING APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$802
Greenbrier Gardens (Patriot Greenbrier)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$870
Olde English I (Patriot Glen)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$918

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charleston, WV

As of September 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Charleston area is the $0.71 price per square foot 311 Park Dr Model at 311 Park Dr, Unit 313 PARK DRIVE in the in the Outer S Charleston Kanawha City neighborhood starting from $995. 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.
311 Park Dr, Unit 313 PARK DRIVE311 Park Dr2BR,1BA$0.71
Country Club Village Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath Garden Apartment . Approximate...2BR,1BA$1.10
1527 Jackson St, Unit B1527 Jackson St2BR,2BA$0.87
Heritage Gardens (Patriot Enclave)2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.23
Stockton Greene2bdr2BR,1BA$1.02
Brenmick (Patriot of Brenmick)2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.16
Olde English II (Patriot Eve)2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.16
The Oaks Apartments1Bed1Bath1BR,1BA$1.26
LYNNELLE LANDING APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.07
619 Randolph St, Unit 619 Randolph Street #3619 Randolph St1BR,1BA$1.08

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Charleston, WV
Population: 47,215

Ranked #783

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Charleston

What type of rentals are currently available in Charleston?

There are currently 432 Apartments for Rent in Charleston, WV with pricing that ranges from $566 to $4,150. There are also 45 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Charleston ranging from $550 to $3,750.

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 $3,750 with an average monthly rent of $1,528.

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 $3,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $2,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $937.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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