Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Morgantown Neighborhood of Morgantown, WV from $500 (38 Rentals)

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132 Simpson St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

132 Simpson St

132 Simpson StMorgantown, WV 26501
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630 Brandon St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

630 Brandon St

630 Brandon StMorgantown, WV 26501
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160 6th St
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

160 6th St

160 6th StMorgantown, WV 26505
Student Housing
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145 Lorentz St
1 Bedroom Apartments

145 Lorentz St

145 Lorentz StMorgantown, WV 26505
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McLane Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

McLane Apartments

701 McLane AveMorgantown, WV 26505

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595 Brockway Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

595 Brockway Ave

595 Brockway AveMorgantown, WV 26501
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409 High St
2 Bedroom Apartments

409 High St

409 High StMorgantown, WV 26505
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211 Willey St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

211 Willey St

211 Willey StMorgantown, 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. 630 Brandon St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $650. 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
630 Brandon St2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$650
458 High St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$675
15 Beechurst Ave1 bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Pine Ridge Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$750
Metro Towers2 BR/ 2BA (1 bd lock out)1BR,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Morgantown, WV

As of October 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Morgantown area is the $0.75 price per square foot 2752 University Ave Model at 2752 University Ave, Unit 34A in the in the Downtown Morgantown neighborhood starting from $1,875. The second greatest value Downtown Morgantown apartment is the 99 Holland Ave Model at 99 Holland Ave, Unit Apt starting at $995 with a $0.57 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 34A2752 University Ave4BR,2BA$0.75
99 Holland Ave, Unit Apt99 Holland Ave3BR,1BA$0.57
335 Kingwood St, Unit 1335 Kingwood St1BR,1BA$0.90
458 High St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.95
Blackburn Building | Student Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$0.59
Metro Towers2 BR / 2 BA2BR,2BA$0.65
Apartments on Grant | Student Housing2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.67
Courtyard West2 Bedroom/1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.73
WinCor Properties257 Beechurst2BR,1BA$0.89
Glenlock South2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$0.91

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Morgantown, Morgantown, WV

Ranked #1

Among cities in West Virginia 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 630 Brandon St which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Downtown Morgantown costs $2,875.

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 9 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 $542 which is $2,333 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Morgantown.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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