Cheap Apartments for Rent in Kanawha County, WV from $400 (64 Rentals)

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1552 Lewis St, Unit A
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

1552 Lewis St, Unit A

1552 Lewis StCharleston, WV 25311

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119 Lock St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

119 Lock St

119 Lock StNitro, WV 25143
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Brooks Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Brooks Manor

23 Brooks StCharleston, WV 25301
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Charmco Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Charmco Lofts

606 Morris StCharleston, WV 25301
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401 Main Avenue
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

401 Main Avenue

401 Main AveNitro, WV 25143
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1044 Bridge Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1044 Bridge Rd

1044 Bridge RdCharleston, WV 25314
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Rose Lane Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rose Lane Apartments

2700 Rose Lane DrCharleston, WV 25302
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108 Elizabeth St
1 Bedroom Apartments

108 Elizabeth St

108 Elizabeth StCharleston, WV 25311
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1301 Myers Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1301 Myers Ave

1301 Myers AveDunbar, WV 25064
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Vista View Apartments
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Vista View Apartments

1300 Renaissance CirCharleston, WV 25311
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1625 Quarrier St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1625 Quarrier St

1625 Quarrier StCharleston, WV 25311
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612 Kanawha Ter
2 Bedroom Apartments

612 Kanawha Ter

612 Kanawha TerSt. Albans, WV 25177
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1402 Lee Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1402 Lee Street

1402 Lee StCharleston, WV 25301
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Edgewater
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Edgewater

1330 Kanawha Blvd ECharleston, WV 25301
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5381 Big Tyler Rd
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

5381 Big Tyler Rd

5381 Big Tyler RdCross Lanes, WV 25313
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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Washington Greene2 Bdrm2BR,1BA$593
Patriot East (FKA River East)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$595
Pine Meadows Apartments1br2BR,1BA$605
Patriot Rose (FKA Chateau)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$695
Carriage Hill2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$712
Patriot at Belvedere (FKA Belvedere)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$750
Patriot Walker (FKA Village Hill)STUDIO1BR,1BA$750
Patriot River View (FKA One Morris)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$750
Patriot at Aracoma (FKA Aracoma)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$750
Charmco Lofts1 Bedroom A1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5236 Chesterfield Ave, Unit 52415236 Chesterfield Ave3BR,2BA$0.64
Carriage Hill2 BEDROOM2BR,1.5BA$0.68
1552 Lewis St, Unit A1552 Lewis St2BR,1BA$0.88
Patriot Walker (FKA Village Hill)2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.06
Patriot of Brenmick (FKA Brenmick)2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.00
Washington Greene2 Bdrm2BR,1BA$0.67
Charmco Lofts1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1.04
Patriot Rose (FKA Chateau)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.99
Patriot East (FKA River East)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.89
Pine Meadows Apartments1br1BR,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.

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