Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Morgantown Neighborhood of Morgantown, WV from $525 (27 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Morgantown area of Morgantown.

property at 387 Baird St

$700

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$700

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$700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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387 Baird St, Unit Baird

387 Baird St
MorgantownWV26505

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property at 361 Falling Run Rd

$800

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$800

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$800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

361 Falling Run Rd

MorgantownWV26505
property at 409 Forest Ave

$850 - $1,000

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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409 Forest Ave

MorgantownWV26505

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132 Simpson St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

132 Simpson St

132 Simpson StMorgantown, WV 26501
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458 High St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

458 High St

458 High StMorgantown, WV 26505
Student Housing
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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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445 Baird St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

445 Baird St

445 Baird StMorgantown, WV 26505
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390 Forest Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

390 Forest Ave

390 Forest AveMorgantown, WV 26505
Student Housing
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595 Brockway Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

595 Brockway Ave

595 Brockway AveMorgantown, WV 26501
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McLane Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

McLane Apartments

701 McLane AveMorgantown, WV 26505

Cheapest Available Downtown Morgantown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Morgantown area of Morgantown, WV is a 1 Bed unit found at 15 Beechurst Ave priced from $700. 628 Brandon St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Downtown Morgantown apartments for rent in Morgantown, WV:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
15 Beechurst Ave1 bedroom1BR,1BA$700
628 Brandon St2BR 1Bath2BR,1BA$900
409 High St2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$950
State Morgantown3x3 A3BR,3BA$959
211 Willey StTwo Bedroom 12BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Morgantown, WV

As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Morgantown area is the $0.40 price per square foot 225 Jones Ave Model at 225 Jones Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Downtown Morgantown neighborhood starting from $800. The second greatest value Downtown Morgantown apartment is the 55 Jones Ave Model at 55 Jones Ave, Unit C starting at $1,100 with a $0.92 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.
225 Jones Ave, Unit 2225 Jones Ave4BR,2BA$0.40
55 Jones Ave, Unit C55 Jones Ave2BR,1BA$0.92
813 Louise Ave, Unit Apt B813 Louise Ave2BR,1BA$1.00
324 S High St, Unit High street apartment324 S High St2BR,1BA$0.91
32 Spring St, Unit Apt B32 Spring St2BR,1BA$1.00
Metro Towers2 BR / 2 BA2BR,2BA$0.69
32 Baird StTwo bedroom2BR,2BA$0.77
The Delta2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.75
2113 University Ave, Unit 12113 University Ave2BR,1BA$0.77
Courtyard West2 Bedroom/1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.75

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 15 Beechurst Ave which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Downtown Morgantown costs $1,100.

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 13 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 $343 which is $757 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Morgantown.

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