
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Morgantown Neighborhood of Morgantown, WV from $400 (46 Rentals)
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384 Forest Ave, Unit 1

Rice Rentals

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100 7th St, Unit B

600 Grant Ave, Unit B

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633 McLane Ave, Unit A

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314 Grant Ave, Unit 314A

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623 McLane Ave, Unit A

311 Cobun Ave
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458 High St

454 Wilson Ave, Unit Apt2

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833 Monongalia Ave, Unit Apt 1

15 Beechurst Ave

628-630 Brandon St

Perilli Apartments on High Street

145 Lorentz St

290 Wiles St

719 Naomi St
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125 Lorentz St

2740 University Ave

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311 1st St, Unit 1

60 Mason St, Unit 1

21 Marion St

233-235-235 Grant Ave

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127 Lorentz St, Unit 1

859 Stewart St, Unit lower

33 Highland Ave
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390 Forest Ave

Avalon Apartments

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350 Cobun Avenue

State Morgantown

409 High St

367 Falling Run Rd

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120 Kingwood St, Unit Apt 2

420 High St

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400 Forest Ave
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132 Cornell Ave, Unit 1

211 Willey St

14 Jacobs St

132 Simpson St

160 6th St

445 Baird St

Pine Ridge Apartments

595 Brockway Ave

Morgan Pointe Apartments
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Downtown Morgantown, Morgantown, WV Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Morgantown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Morgantown Studio Apartments | $1,002 | $490 | $1,440 |
| Downtown Morgantown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $833 | $500 | $2,930 |
| Downtown Morgantown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,140 | $580 | $3,600 |
| Downtown Morgantown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,540 | $900 | $2,250 |
| Downtown Morgantown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,449 | $1,300 | $5,519 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 46 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Morgantown Neighborhood of Morgantown, WV.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartments on Grant | Student Housing | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $600 |
| 458 High St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| 628-630 Brandon St | 1BR 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| 15 Beechurst Ave | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| 145 Lorentz St | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Metro Towers | 1 BR / 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Morgantown, WV
As of February 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Morgantown area is the $0.97 price per square foot 717 Grant Ave Model at 717 Grant Ave, Unit Unit B in the in the Downtown Morgantown neighborhood starting from $1,070. The second greatest value Downtown Morgantown apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Morgan Pointe Apartments starting at $979 with a $0.91 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 717 Grant Ave, Unit Unit B | 717 Grant Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| Morgan Pointe Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.91 |
| 32 Baird St | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| 60 Mason St, Unit 1 | 60 Mason St | 1BR,1BA | $0.80 |
| Blackburn Building | Student Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $0.59 |
| 458 High St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| Apartments on Grant | Student Housing | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.67 |
| 384 Forest Ave, Unit 1 | 384 Forest Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.63 |
| Courtyard West | 2 Bedroom/1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.75 |
| WinCor Properties | 257 Beechurst | 2BR,1BA | $0.85 |
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 $10,813.
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 50 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 $528 which is $10,285 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Morgantown.
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