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property at 320 Stewart St

$650 - $700

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available May 22

320 Stewart St

MorgantownWV26505

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Morgantown, WV

Pricing Updated: 01/09/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Morgantown, WV area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Morgantown Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Morgantown$6,259$52594

Cheapest Available Morgantown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Morgantown, WV is a Studio unit found at Brunswick Apartments priced from $472. 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 Morgantown apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brunswick ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$472
Apartments on Grant | Student Housing2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$600
458 High St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$675
Hershman Landing and Manor1 Bed - General Occupancy1BR,1BA$700
15 Beechurst Ave1 bedroom1BR,1BA$700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Morgantown, WV

As of January 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Morgantown area is the $0.37 price per square foot C1 Model at Northside Hills in the starting from $539. The second greatest value Morgantown apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Greene Glen starting at $999 with a $0.71 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Morgantown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Northside HillsC13BR,3BA$0.37
Greene Glen2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.71
314 Grant Ave, Unit B314 Grant Ave3BR,1BA$0.41
The Ridge3 Bed/3 Bath Furnished3BR,3BA$0.40
Mountain Valley Apartments2x2 Doctorate Furnished2BR,2BA$0.64
202 Dunkard Ave, Unit Apt 2202 Dunkard Ave1BR,1BA$0.70
600 Grant Ave, Unit B600 Grant Ave2BR,1BA$0.59
Blackburn Building | Student Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$0.59
Metro Towers2 BR / 2 BA2BR,2BA$0.69
Apartments on Grant | Student Housing2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.67

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Morgantown Overview

áLiving in apartments in Morgantown, West Virginia, allows you to enjoy the tight-knit community while still having access to all that a big city can offer. Home to West Virginia University, it has plenty of opportunity for camaraderie and fun, as well as good schools and up-and-coming neighborhoods. Here, you'll find a strong sense of home with a desire to help your neighbor. There are plenty of fun things to do in town from sporting events, to getting out in nature, and great restaurants and shopping. There are a variety of distinct neighborhoods to suit your needs whether you're a college student looking for Morgantown apartments or a small family wondering what living in apartments in Morgantown will be like for you.

Why live in Morgantown, WV?

The state of West Virginia can get a bad reputation, but Morgantown is a gem. It is perfectly situated in the Appalachian Region to provide a variety of seasons, beautiful views, and proximity to major metropolitan areas while still having the feel of a small town. Although it's most well-known for being the home of West Virginia University, it is also a great place to raise a family while living in apartments in Morgantown.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Morgantown Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Morgantown?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Morgantown is under $700.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Morgantown?

The cheapest apartment in Morgantown is 458 High St which is listed at $675, while the average apartment in Morgantown costs $6,259.

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 54 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 $673 which is $5,586 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Morgantown.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!