
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Kanawha County, WV from $400 (64 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Kanawha County.


185 Elk Village Dr, Unit 100

571 MacCorkle Ave SW, Unit 116

Washington Greene

Patriot East (FKA River East)

Pine Meadows Apartments

350 Elk Village Dr, Unit 2

Patriot Rose (FKA Chateau)

Carriage Hill

Patriot Walker (FKA Village Hill)
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Patriot River View (FKA One Morris)

Patriot at Aracoma (FKA Aracoma)

112 Shepherd Ave

1313 Fletcher Ave

Patriot at Belvedere (FKA Belvedere)

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5236 Chesterfield Ave, Unit 5241

8 Stewart Park

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2622 Knox Ave, Unit 2622

Brook Side Apartments

Southmoor Hills
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Patriot on the Grand ( FKA Grandview Pointe)

4920 Lancaster Ave, Unit 6

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2634 Furlong Ave, Unit 2636

Breck Gardens

Patriot Greenbrier (FKA Greenbrier Gardens)

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1552 Lewis St, Unit A

Patriot of Brenmick (FKA Brenmick)

1542 Quarrier St

Patriot Glen (FKA Olde English I)

Patriot on the Tyler (FKA Tyler)
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1213 Grosscup Ave

1312 Moore Ave

119 Lock St

Brooks Manor

Charmco Lofts

401 Main Avenue

1044 Bridge Rd

Rose Lane Apartments

108 Elizabeth St

1301 Myers Ave
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Solon Court Apartments

Vista View Apartments

1625 Quarrier St

Shamrock Villa Apartments

612 Kanawha Ter

1402 Lee Street

Edgewater

Perkins Parke Apartments

5408 Big Tyler Rd. Apartments

5381 Big Tyler Rd
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Kanawha County, WV Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kanawha County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanawha County Studio Apartments | $1,100 | $750 | $2,000 |
| Kanawha County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $979 | $525 | $3,350 |
| Kanawha County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,186 | $593 | $4,150 |
| Kanawha County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,522 | $795 | $3,500 |
| Kanawha County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,879 | $1,284 | $2,475 |
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Cheapest Available Kanawha County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Kanawha County, WV is a 2 Beds unit found at Washington Greene in the Outer S Charleston Kanawha City neighborhood priced from $593. Patriot East (FKA River East) in the Outer S Charleston Kanawha City neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $595. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kanawha County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Greene | 2 Bdrm | 2BR,1BA | $593 |
| Patriot East (FKA River East) | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $595 |
| Pine Meadows Apartments | 1br | 2BR,1BA | $605 |
| Patriot Rose (FKA Chateau) | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Carriage Hill | 2 BEDROOM | 2BR,1BA | $712 |
| Patriot at Belvedere (FKA Belvedere) | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Patriot Walker (FKA Village Hill) | STUDIO | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Patriot River View (FKA One Morris) | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Patriot at Aracoma (FKA Aracoma) | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Charmco Lofts | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $758 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kanawha County, WV
As of August 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kanawha County area is the $0.64 price per square foot 5236 Chesterfield Ave Model at 5236 Chesterfield Ave, Unit 5241 in the in the Outer S Charleston Kanawha City neighborhood starting from $795. The second greatest value Kanawha County apartment is the 2 BEDROOM Model at Carriage Hill starting at $712 with a $0.68 price per square foot in the St Albans Cross Lanes neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kanawha County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5236 Chesterfield Ave, Unit 5241 | 5236 Chesterfield Ave | 3BR,2BA | $0.64 |
| Carriage Hill | 2 BEDROOM | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.68 |
| 1552 Lewis St, Unit A | 1552 Lewis St | 2BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| Patriot Walker (FKA Village Hill) | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Patriot of Brenmick (FKA Brenmick) | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Washington Greene | 2 Bdrm | 2BR,1BA | $0.67 |
| Charmco Lofts | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Patriot Rose (FKA Chateau) | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Patriot East (FKA River East) | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.89 |
| Pine Meadows Apartments | 1br | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kanawha County Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Kanawha County?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Kanawha County is at Patriot Walker (FKA Village Hill) listed at $750.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Kanawha County Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Kanawha County Apartment is $595 at Patriot East (FKA River East).
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Kanawha County Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Kanawha County is starting from $593 at Washington Greene.
What is the most affordable Kanawha County Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Kanawha County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Carriage Hill and starts from $834.
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
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