Rent in South Charleston, WV
Across South Charleston's 2 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $944 a month, with figures from $894–$1,048. The highest typical rent is in 25303 ($993) and the lowest in 25309 ($894). Owner-occupied homes in Kanawha County pay about 0.65% 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 | $730 | $730 | 2 |
| 1 bed | $791 | $743–$844 | 2 |
| 2 beds | $944 | $894–$1,048 | 2 |
| 3 beds | $1,052 | $779–$1,324 | 2 |
| 4 beds | $2,011 | $1,377–$2,645 | 2 |
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).
South Charleston ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in South Charleston, WV?
- About $944 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $894–$1,048. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in South Charleston, WV?
- About $791 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $743–$844. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in South Charleston, WV?
- About $1,052 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $779–$1,324. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in South Charleston, WV?
- About $730 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $730. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in South Charleston, WV?
- About $2,011 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,377–$2,645. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which South Charleston ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 25303 has the highest typical rent at $993 a month, and 25309 the lowest at $894.
- What is the property tax rate in South Charleston, WV?
- Owner-occupied homes in Kanawha County pay a typical 0.65% 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 South Charleston rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).