Average Rent in Harrison County, WV↓ Rents falling 1.5% YoY🔺 8th priciest in WV

Harrison County, WV has rental prices ranging from $790/month to $1,512/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $855/month — 39% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $58,326/year, spending $855/month on a 1-bedroom represents 18% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.

How Harrison County Compares

With an average 2-bedroom rent of $947/month, Harrison County ranks #8 most expensive of the 47 cities tracked in West Virginia — pricier than 55% of all US cities in our data.

The Harrison County Rental Market

The Harrison County, WV area has a population of about 65,407 and 26% of households renting rather than owning. That renter share runs below the US average of ~34%, a more homeowner-heavy market where rental inventory can be limited.

Rent Trends

2-bedroom rents in Harrison County, WV have fallen by $14/month (1.5%) over the past year, from $961 to $947. Rents have remained relatively stable year over year, indicating a balanced rental market in the area.

Affordability

To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Harrison County, WV without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $34,200. The local median household income of $58,326 exceeds that threshold by $24,126, making Harrison County relatively accessible compared to local wages.

Economy & Jobs

Harrison County, WV has an unemployment rate of 3.5%, 0.4 percentage points below the national average of 3.9%. Strong employment conditions typically sustain rental demand, as workers relocate to the area and local residents maintain stable housing.

Neighborhoods

Home values — and by extension rent levels — vary significantly across Harrison County's neighborhoods. Among the highest-value areas are Despard ($74,701 median home value). Renters on a tighter budget may find better value in less central neighborhoods or in adjacent metros with lower overall rent levels.

Is Harrison County, WV Affordable?

Income needed to rent or buy, price history, and how this city compares to nearby metros.

Rent or Buy in Harrison County?

Break-even analysis and mortgage estimates based on local market data.

Living in Harrison County

Cost of living, job market, crime rates, and moving cost estimates.