Cheap Homes for Rent in Monongalia County, WV from $500 (19 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in Monongalia County.

property at 361 Falling Run Rd

$800

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$800

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

361 Falling Run Rd

MorgantownWV26505
property at 291 Summer School Rd

$850

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$850

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$850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

291 Summer School Rd

MorgantownWV26505

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property at 609 Globe Ave

$995

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$995

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$995

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 15

609 Globe Ave

MorgantownWV26505
property at 115 Cornell Ave

$1,000

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$1,000

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 20

115 Cornell Ave

MorgantownWV26505

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property at 538 Brockway Ave

$1,050

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$1,050

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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

538 Brockway Ave

MorgantownWV26501
property at 724 1/2 McLane Ave

$1,080

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$1,080

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 19

724 1/2 McLane Ave

MorgantownWV26505

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Cheapest Available Monongalia County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Monongalia County, WV is a Studio unit found at Brunswick Apartments priced from $487. Apartments on Grant | Student Housing in the Downtown Morgantown neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Monongalia County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brunswick ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$487
Apartments on Grant | Student Housing2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$600
132 Simpson St1 bed1BR,1BA$650
458 High St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$675
Hershman Landing and Manor1 Bed - General Occupancy1BR,1BA$700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Monongalia County, WV

As of April 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Monongalia County area is the $0.50 price per square foot 130 Cornell Ave Model at 130 Cornell Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Downtown Morgantown neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Monongalia County apartment is the Elite 2x2 Model at The Ridge starting at $820 with a $0.76 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Monongalia County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
130 Cornell Ave, Unit 2130 Cornell Ave2BR,2.5BA$0.50
The RidgeElite 2x22BR,2BA$0.76
Mountain Valley Apartments2x2 Doctorate Furnished2BR,2BA$0.64
60 Mason St, Unit 160 Mason St1BR,1BA$0.80
Blackburn Building | Student Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$0.59
Apartments on Grant | Student Housing2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.67
West Run2X2P2BR,2BA$0.80
384 Forest Ave, Unit 1384 Forest Ave1BR,1BA$0.63
132 Simpson St1 bed1BR,1BA$0.81
Courtyard West2 Bedroom/1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.75

Frequently Asked Questions about Monongalia County

What type of rentals are currently available in Monongalia County?

There are currently 361 Apartments for Rent in Monongalia County, WV with pricing that ranges from $420 to $13,955. There are also 83 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Monongalia County ranging from $550 to $4,080.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Monongalia County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Monongalia County ranges from $550 to $4,080 with an average monthly rent of $1,851.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Monongalia County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Monongalia County range from $465 to $2,655, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $2,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $420.

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