
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Mercer County, WV from $400 (57 Rentals)
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Elkview Apartments

Lovell Apartment

Mountain Glen

110MercerSt

302 N Eighth St

412 College Ave

2327 Bluefield Ave

304 Frederick St

224 Mercer St
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100 Guard Dr

349 Mercer St

500StraleyAve

102-122 Glendale Ave

111 Preston St

310 12th St

917 Highland Ave

302 College Ave

Laurel Place Apartments

1030ThorntonAveApts
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912 Princeton Ave

300 N Fifth St

265 Middlesex Ave

293 Athens Rd

1413-1417 E Main St

Mayor Manor

Lilly Apartments

601 College Ave

1913 Bluefield Ave

Tanglewood Apartments
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605 Thorn St

Opera House Apartments

Dalewood Apartments

396 Blue Prince Rd

589 10th St

731 Straley Ave

114-112 Park Ave

101 Thorn St

1713-1717 Bluefield Ave

Highland Avenue Efficiency Apartments
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201 Springdale Ave

314 Tazewell Ave

2105 Washington St

400 Trent St

1409-1411 E Main St

307-311 Thorn St

852 Mercer St

3122 Iced Ln

1901 College Ave

Eden Rock Apartments
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Mercer County, WV Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mercer County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $625 | $625 | $625 |
| Mercer County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $700 | $700 | $700 |
| Mercer County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $800 | $800 | $800 |
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Cheapest Available Mercer County Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1030ThorntonAveApts | 1 Bed 1 Bath Apt | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| 500StraleyAve | 1 Bed 1 Bath Apt | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mercer County, WV
As of May 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mercer County area is the $0.76 price per square foot 1 Bed 1 Bath Apt Model at 500StraleyAve in the starting from $725. The second greatest value Mercer County apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Apt Model at 1030ThorntonAveApts starting at $695 with a $0.87 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Mercer County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500StraleyAve | 1 Bed 1 Bath Apt | 1BR,1BA | $0.76 |
| 1030ThorntonAveApts | 1 Bed 1 Bath Apt | 1BR,1BA | $0.87 |
Expert Rental Resources
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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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