Rent in Lester, WV
A 2-bedroom in Lester, WV (ZIP 25865) typically rents for about $604 a month, with a range of $604–$972. Owner-occupied homes in Raleigh County pay about 0.50% 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 | $755 | $755 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $760 | $760 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $604 | $604–$972 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,110 | $1,110–$1,346 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,408 | $1,408 | 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).
Lester ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Lester, WV?
- About $604 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $604–$972. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Lester, WV?
- About $760 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $760. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Lester, WV?
- About $1,110 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,110–$1,346. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Lester, WV?
- About $755 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $755. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Lester, WV?
- About $1,408 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,408. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Lester, WV?
- Owner-occupied homes in Raleigh County pay a typical 0.50% 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 Lester rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).