Housing Median Monthly Rent ($), by Zip Code (ZCTA5) — West Virginia

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Median monthly rents across West Virginia are predominantly low, with the vast majority of zip codes falling below $750, reflecting the state's position as one of the most affordable rental markets in the nation. The Eastern Panhandle—particularly the zip codes near Charles Town, Shepherdstown, and Martinsburg in Jefferson and Berkeley counties—stands out as a clear high-rent cluster, with median rents reaching into the $1,500–$2,000+ range, driven by proximity to the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Smaller pockets of moderately elevated rents appear around Morgantown in the north-central part of the state and the Charleston-area corridor, while the southern coalfield counties and rural interior consistently register the lowest rents, often near or below $500.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 ACS

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