
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Kanawha County, WV from $400 (52 Rentals)
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2337 1/2 Washington St W

1 Kanawha Terrace
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Belvedere (Patriot at Belvedere)

Aracoma (Patriot at Aracoma)

1612 Franklin Ave

872 Westminster Way

Southmoor Hills

5208 MacCorkle Ave SE, Unit D

River East (Patriot East)

Greenbrier Gardens (Patriot Greenbrier)

2222 Zabel Dr

Parkview Terrace (Patriot Terrace)
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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 |
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Kanawha County Studio Apartments | $1,366 | $566 | $2,000 |
Kanawha County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,172 | $550 | $3,350 |
Kanawha County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,265 | $701 | $4,150 |
Kanawha County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,595 | $918 | $3,475 |
Kanawha County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,069 | $937 | $1,201 |
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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 Breck Gardens in the St Albans Cross Lanes neighborhood priced from $701. 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 Kanawha County apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Breck Gardens | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $701 |
Belvedere (Patriot at Belvedere) | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Aracoma (Patriot at Aracoma) | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Brook Side Apartments | 2 Bed/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
River East (Patriot East) | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $864 |
Greenbrier Gardens (Patriot Greenbrier) | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Parkview Terrace (Patriot Terrace) | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $876 |
LYNNELLE LANDING APARTMENTS | 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $915 |
Olde English I (Patriot Glen) | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $918 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kanawha County, WV
As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kanawha County area is the $1.01 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Model at Broadway Gardens (Patriot Meadows) in the in the St Albans Cross Lanes neighborhood starting from $1,307. The second greatest value Kanawha County apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Model at River East (Patriot East) starting at $864 with a $0.87 price per square foot in the Outer S Charleston Kanawha City 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. |
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Broadway Gardens (Patriot Meadows) | 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.01 |
River East (Patriot East) | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.87 |
Heritage Gardens (Patriot Enclave) | 1 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom | 1BR,1.5BA | $0.96 |
Parkview Terrace (Patriot Terrace) | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
LYNNELLE LANDING APARTMENTS | 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.02 |
Brenmick (Patriot of Brenmick) | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
Walnut Hills (Patriot Crossings) | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
Olde English II (Patriot Eve) | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
Brook Side Apartments | 2 Bed/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Breck Gardens | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kanawha County Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kanawha County?
The cheapest apartment in Kanawha County is Aracoma (Patriot at Aracoma) which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Kanawha County costs $1,450.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Kanawha County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 5 regular apartments in Kanawha County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Kanawha County?
Cheap apartments in Kanawha County have an average cost of $496 which is $954 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kanawha County.
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