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Charleston, WV Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Charleston, WV

Pricing Updated: 05/12/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Charleston, WV area range in price from $566 to $4,150 with an overall median price of $1,547. The three Charleston neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Downtown Charleston at $566, East End at $566, and Edgewood at $566. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Charleston Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Charleston$1,200$56641
East End$1,200$56642
Edgewood$1,200$56639
Loudon Heights$1,200$56643
South Hills$1,200$56643
South Ruffner$1,300$1,3001
Fort Hill$1,650$75043
Northeast Charleston$1,650$56644
Oakwood$1,650$75040
Outer North East Charleston$1,650$56643

Cheapest Available Charleston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Charleston, WV is a 1 Bed unit found at Aracoma (Patriot at Aracoma) in the Outer S Charleston Kanawha City neighborhood priced from $750. Greenbrier Gardens (Patriot Greenbrier) in the Outer S Charleston Kanawha City neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Charleston apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aracoma (Patriot at Aracoma)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$750
Greenbrier Gardens (Patriot Greenbrier)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$750
LYNNELLE LANDING APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$802
Olde English I (Patriot Glen)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$850
Belvedere (Patriot at Belvedere)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charleston, WV

As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Charleston area is the $1.09 price per square foot 4Bed2.5Bath Model at The Oaks Apartments in the in the Outer S Charleston Kanawha City neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Charleston apartment is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Garden Apartment with Single C... Model at Presidio starting at $1,250 with a $0.91 price per square foot in the St Albans Cross Lanes neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Charleston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Oaks Apartments4Bed2.5Bath4BR,2.5BA$1.09
Presidio1 Bedroom 1 Bath Garden Apartment with Single C...1BR,1BA$0.91
Kelly Manor (Patriot Lanes)2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$0.97
Heritage Gardens (Patriot Enclave)2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.23
Village Hill (Patriot Walker)2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.28
Olde English II (Patriot Eve)2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.12
Cavalier (Patriot at Cavalier)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.24
LYNNELLE LANDING APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.07
1542 Quarrier St, Unit B1542 Quarrier St1BR,1BA$1.20
Summerfield (Patriot at Summerfield)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.27

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Frequently Asked Questions about Charleston

What type of rentals are currently available in Charleston?

There are currently 432 Apartments for Rent in Charleston, WV with pricing that ranges from $566 to $4,150. There are also 42 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Charleston ranging from $650 to $2,650.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Charleston?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Charleston ranges from $650 to $2,650 with an average monthly rent of $1,446.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Charleston?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Charleston range from $918 to $2,750, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $895 to $2,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $937.

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