Average Rent in Logan County, WV🔻 4th cheapest in WV
HUD FY2025 · Official government data · Updated annually · Metro pop. 31,826
Market Overview
Logan County, WV has rental prices ranging from $658/month to $1,386/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $769/month — 45% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $47,237/year, spending $769/month on a 1-bedroom represents 20% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.
How Logan County Compares
With an average 2-bedroom rent of $852/month, Logan County ranks #44 most expensive of the 47 cities tracked in West Virginia — more affordable than 91% of all US cities in our data.
The Logan County Rental Market
The Logan County, WV area has a population of about 31,826 and 23% 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 Logan County, WV have risen by $4/month (0.5%) over the past year, from $848 to $852. Rents have remained relatively stable year over year, indicating a balanced rental market in the area.
Affordability
To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Logan County, WV without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $30,760. The local median household income of $47,237 exceeds that threshold by $16,477, making Logan County relatively accessible compared to local wages.
Economy & Jobs
Logan County, WV has an unemployment rate of 6.2%, 2.3 percentage points above the national average of 3.9%. A higher unemployment rate can moderate rental demand over time, which may help keep rent growth in check compared to tighter job markets.
Neighborhoods
Home values — and by extension rent levels — vary significantly across Logan County's neighborhoods. Among the highest-value areas are Mount Gay-Shamrock ($77,980 median home value), Whitman ($87,739 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.
Fair Market Rents
HUD FY2025Is Logan County, WV Affordable?
Income needed to rent or buy, price history, and how this city compares to nearby metros.
Affordability Index(30% income rule)
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| City | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | $944 | $950 | $1,246 | $1,746 | — |
| Lincoln County | $495 | $571 | $686 | $865 | — |
| Putnam County | $838 | $843 | $1,106 | $1,515 | — |
| Morgan County | $629 | $733 | $918 | $1,250 | — |
| Martinsburg | $826 | $959 | $1,204 | $1,673 | — |
| Jackson County | $597 | $704 | $862 | $1,140 | — |
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