Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Morgantown Neighborhood of Morgantown, WV from $500 (10 Rentals)

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

property at 679 Spruce St

$800

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$800

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$800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 20

679 Spruce St

MorgantownWV26505

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property at 538 Brockway Ave

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

538 Brockway Ave

MorgantownWV26501
property at 37 Pierce St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

37 Pierce St

WestoverWV26501

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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. 132 Simpson St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed 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
132 Simpson St1 bed1BR,1BA$650
458 High St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$675

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Morgantown, WV

As of May 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Morgantown area is the $0.50 price per square foot 130 Cornell Ave Model at 130 Cornell Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Downtown Morgantown neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Downtown Morgantown apartment is the 225 Jones Ave Model at 225 Jones Ave, Unit 2 starting at $1,400 with a $0.70 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.
130 Cornell Ave, Unit 2130 Cornell Ave2BR,2.5BA$0.50
225 Jones Ave, Unit 2225 Jones Ave4BR,2BA$0.70
774 Weaver St, Unit 774-1 Weaver774 Weaver St2BR,1BA$0.83
Blackburn Building | Student Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$0.59
Apartments on Grant | Student Housing2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.67
32 Baird StTwo bedroom2BR,2BA$0.77
132 Simpson St1 bed1BR,1BA$0.81
444 High St2bd2BR,1BA$0.91
384 Forest Ave, Unit 1384 Forest Ave1BR,1BA$0.63
Courtyard West2 Bedroom/1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.75

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Morgantown

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Morgantown?

There are currently 191 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Morgantown, WV with pricing that ranges from $500 to $6,603. There are also 38 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Morgantown ranging from $550 to $4,080.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Morgantown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Morgantown ranges from $550 to $4,080 with an average monthly rent of $1,714.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Morgantown?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Morgantown range from $959 to $1,800, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,050 to $2,100. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,400.

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