Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Morgantown Neighborhood of Morgantown, WV from $400 (27 Rentals)

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McLane Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

McLane Apartments

701 McLane AveMorgantown, WV 26505
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The Dayton
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Dayton

701 Richwood AveMorgantown, WV 26505
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Downtown Morgantown, Morgantown, WV Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Morgantown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Morgantown area of Morgantown, WV is a 2 Beds unit found at Apartments on Grant | Student Housing priced from $600. 458 High St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable Downtown Morgantown apartments for rent in Morgantown, WV:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Apartments on Grant | Student Housing2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$600
458 High St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$675
15 Beechurst Ave1 bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Pine Ridge Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$750
390 Forest Ave2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$870
400 Forest AveTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Morgantown, WV

As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Morgantown area is the $0.66 price per square foot 2752 University Ave Model at 2752 University Ave, Unit 34C in the in the Downtown Morgantown neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Downtown Morgantown apartment is the 7 Bedroom House Model at 413 Forest Ave starting at $450 with a $0.23 price per square foot in the Downtown Morgantown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Morgantown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2752 University Ave, Unit 34C2752 University Ave3BR,2BA$0.66
413 Forest Ave7 Bedroom House6BR,2BA$0.23
Northside HillsC13BR,3BA$0.34
Blackburn Building | Student Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$0.59
Apartments on Grant | Student Housing2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.67
836 Stewart St, Unit B top836 Stewart St1BR,1BA$0.69
West Run2X2P2BR,2BA$0.77
The Delta2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.75
551 Pennsylvania Ave, Unit 551551 Pennsylvania Ave1BR,1BA$0.78
Courtyard West2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.68

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Morgantown, Morgantown, WV

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Among neighborhoods in Morgantown, WV for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Getting Around the Downtown Morgantown Neighborhood in Morgantown, WV

Walk Score®

87 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

58 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Morgantown Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Morgantown?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Morgantown is 458 High St which is listed at $675, while the average apartment in Downtown Morgantown costs $1,600.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 38 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Morgantown?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Morgantown have an average cost of $660 which is $940 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Morgantown.

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