Rent in Welch, WV
A 2-bedroom in Welch, WV (ZIP 24801) typically rents for about $882 a month, with a range of $882–$944. Owner-occupied homes in McDowell County pay about 0.67% 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 | $708 | $708 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $389 | $389–$722 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $882 | $882–$944 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,236 | $1,236 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,241 | $1,241 | 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).
Welch ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Welch, WV?
- About $882 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $882–$944. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Welch, WV?
- About $389 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $389–$722. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Welch, WV?
- About $1,236 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,236. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Welch, WV?
- About $708 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $708. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Welch, WV?
- About $1,241 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,241. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Welch, WV?
- Owner-occupied homes in McDowell County pay a typical 0.67% 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 Welch rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).