Rent in Morgantown, WV
Across Morgantown's 6 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,113 a month, with figures from $1,016–$1,143. The highest typical rent is in 26507 ($1,143) and the lowest in 26501 ($1,016). 3 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 3 use the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Monongalia County pay about 0.47% 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 | $876 | $680–$876 | 6 |
| 1 bed | $871 | $808–$902 | 6 |
| 2 beds | $1,113 | $1,016–$1,143 | 6 |
| 3 beds | $1,364 | $1,183–$1,404 | 6 |
| 4 beds | $1,704 | $1,704 | 6 |
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).
Morgantown ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Morgantown, WV?
- About $1,113 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $1,016–$1,143. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Morgantown, WV?
- About $871 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $808–$902. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Morgantown, WV?
- About $1,364 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $1,183–$1,404. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Morgantown, WV?
- About $876 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $680–$876. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Morgantown, WV?
- About $1,704 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $1,704. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Morgantown ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 26507 has the highest typical rent at $1,143 a month, and 26501 the lowest at $1,016.
- What is the property tax rate in Morgantown, WV?
- Owner-occupied homes in Monongalia County pay a typical 0.47% 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 Morgantown rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).