Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Morgantown, WV from $500 (57 Rentals)

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property at 410 Pennsylvania Ave

$695

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$695

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 15

410 Pennsylvania Ave

MorgantownWV26501

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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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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

291 Summer School Rd

MorgantownWV26505

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270 Walnut St
$1,075
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270 Walnut St

270 Walnut StMorgantown, WV 26505
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Lakeside Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeside Village

200 Lakeside DrMorgantown, WV 26508
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132 Simpson St
1 Bedroom Apartments

132 Simpson St

132 Simpson StMorgantown, WV 26501
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445 Baird St
1 Bedroom Apartments

445 Baird St

445 Baird StMorgantown, WV 26505
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Braemar Townhouses
1 Bedroom Apartments

Braemar Townhouses

49 Alderman DrMorgantown, WV 26508
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Grapevine Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Grapevine Village

1324 Airport BlvdMorgantown, WV 26505
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Forest Hills
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Forest Hills

1211 Grants DrMorgantown, WV 26505
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City Gardens
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City Gardens

1503 Willey StMorgantown, WV 26505
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595 Brockway Ave
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595 Brockway Ave

595 Brockway AveMorgantown, WV 26501
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Villages at West Run
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Villages at West Run

100 Eagle Run RdMorgantown, WV 26508
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Copperfield Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Copperfield Court

1010 Irwin StMorgantown, WV 26505
Student Housing
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Morgantown Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Morgantown?

The cheapest apartment in Morgantown is Brunswick Apartments which is listed at $622, while the average apartment in Morgantown costs $7,255.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Morgantown?

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 40 regular apartments in Morgantown 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 Morgantown?

Cheap apartments in Morgantown have an average cost of $493 which is $6,762 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Morgantown.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

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Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.