Rent in Parkersburg, WV
Across Parkersburg's 5 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $974 a month, with figures from $833–$974. The highest typical rent is in 26106 ($974) and the lowest in 26101 ($833). 2 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 3 use the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Wood County pay about 0.59% 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 | $793 | $699–$793 | 5 |
| 1 bed | $798 | $601–$798 | 5 |
| 2 beds | $974 | $833–$974 | 5 |
| 3 beds | $1,214 | $948–$1,214 | 5 |
| 4 beds | $1,281 | $884–$1,281 | 5 |
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).
Parkersburg ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Parkersburg, WV?
- About $974 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $833–$974. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Parkersburg, WV?
- About $798 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $601–$798. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Parkersburg, WV?
- About $1,214 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $948–$1,214. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Parkersburg, WV?
- About $793 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $699–$793. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Parkersburg, WV?
- About $1,281 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $884–$1,281. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Parkersburg ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 26106 has the highest typical rent at $974 a month, and 26101 the lowest at $833.
- What is the property tax rate in Parkersburg, WV?
- Owner-occupied homes in Wood County pay a typical 0.59% 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 Parkersburg rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).