Rent in Chester, WV
A 2-bedroom in Chester, WV (ZIP 26034) typically rents for about $857 a month, with a range of $857–$1,007. Owner-occupied homes in Hancock County pay about 0.63% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $771 | $771 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $541 | $541–$776 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $857 | $857–$1,007 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,298 | $1,298 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,514 | $1,514 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Chester ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Chester, WV?
- About $857 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $857–$1,007. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Chester, WV?
- About $541 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $541–$776. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Chester, WV?
- About $1,298 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,298. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Chester, WV?
- About $771 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $771. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Chester, WV?
- About $1,514 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,514. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Chester, WV?
- Owner-occupied homes in Hancock County pay a typical 0.63% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Chester rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).