What is the average apartment size in Morgantown?

The average size for a Morgantown, WV apartment is 965 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Morgantown?

As of Apr / 2026, the average rent in Morgantown is $1,279 per month, a 3.72% increase from last years average of $1,234.

What is the average apartment size in Morgantown?

The typical apartment in Morgantown offers about 965 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Morgantown, WV Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Morgantown?

The typical rent budget in Morgantown ranges from to per month, with 40% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Morgantown?

In Morgantown, 56% of households rent while 44% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: May 14, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Morgantown is $1,279, a 3.72% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,234.

One-bedroom apartments provide 620 square feet for $884, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,181 offer 923 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,384 sq ft) for $1,667, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Morgantown, WV

Last updated: May 14, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,279	965 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$884	620 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,181	923 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,667	1,384 sq. ft.

Morgantown, WV rent trends

Rental prices in Morgantown, WV have increased by 3.72% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,234 to $1,279.

What's the typical rent budget in Morgantown, WV?

The largest share of rentals in Morgantown, WV (40%) fall between - per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Morgantown, WV?

6,726 or 56% of the households in Morgantown, WV are renter-occupied while 5,220 or 44% are owner-occupied.

How Morgantown Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Morgantown	$1,279
Huntington	$1,354
Martinsburg	$1,584
Charleston	$1,387
Charles Town	$2,010

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Morgantown apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.