Cheap Apartments for Rent in Kanawha County, WV from $400 (50 Rentals)

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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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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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1301 Myers Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1301 Myers Ave

1301 Myers AveDunbar, WV 25064
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108 Elizabeth St
1 Bedroom Apartments

108 Elizabeth St

108 Elizabeth StCharleston, WV 25311
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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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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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Riverside Landing
2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverside Landing

140 Main AveNitro, WV 25143
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1637 Quarrier St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1637 Quarrier St

1637 Quarrier StCharleston, WV 25311
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11 Greenbrier St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

11 Greenbrier St

11 Greenbrier StCharleston, WV 25311
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Patriot at Cavalier
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Patriot at Cavalier

1316 Virginia St ECharleston, WV 25301
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Marmet Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Marmet Apartments

9100 California AveMarmet, WV 25315
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Woodbury Crossing
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Woodbury Crossing

1625 7th AveCharleston, WV 25387
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Meg Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Meg Village

1 Meg DrCharleston, WV 25320
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Terrace Park East
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Terrace Park East

2106 Kanawha Blvd ECharleston, WV 25311
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Patriot Enclave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Patriot Enclave

126 Goff Mountain RdCharleston, WV 25313

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Cheapest Available Kanawha County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Kanawha County, WV is a 1 Bed unit found at Patriot East (FKA River East) in the Outer S Charleston Kanawha City neighborhood priced from $595. Pine Meadows Apartments in the Outer S Charleston Kanawha City neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $605. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kanawha County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Patriot East (FKA River East)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$595
Pine Meadows Apartments1br2BR,1BA$605
Patriot at Belvedere (FKA Belvedere)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,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
Patriot Walker (FKA Village Hill)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$795
LYNNELLE LANDING APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$802
Brook Side Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$825
Patriot on the Grand ( FKA Grandview Pointe)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$850
Breck Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$851

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kanawha County, WV

As of May 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kanawha County area is the $1.01 price per square foot 1241 Main Ave Model at 1241 Main Ave, Unit Home in the in the St Albans Cross Lanes neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Kanawha County apartment is the 1552 Lewis St Model at 1552 Lewis St, Unit A starting at $875 with a $0.88 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1241 Main Ave, Unit Home1241 Main Ave3BR,2BA$1.01
1552 Lewis St, Unit A1552 Lewis St2BR,1BA$0.88
Country Club Village Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath Garden Apartment . Approximate...2BR,1BA$1.15
Patriot Lanes (FKA Kelly Manor)2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.09
Patriot Walker (FKA Village Hill)2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.06
Patriot of Brenmick (FKA Brenmick)2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.00
Brook Side Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.03
LYNNELLE LANDING APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.07
Patriot East (FKA River East)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.89
Pine Meadows Apartments1br2BR,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 East End Historic listed at $1,350.

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 $605 at Pine Meadows Apartments.

What is the most affordable Kanawha County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Kanawha County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at LYNNELLE LANDING APARTMENTS and starts from $915.

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