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Average Rent in Weirton, OH Rents rising 4.5% YoY

HUD FY2025 · Official government data · Updated annually · Metro pop. 115,566

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Market Overview

Weirton, OH has rental prices ranging from $706/month to $1,352/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $711/month — 49% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $57,149/year, spending $711/month on a 1-bedroom represents 15% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.

How Weirton Compares

With an average 2-bedroom rent of $899/month, Weirton ranks #31 most expensive of the 68 cities tracked in Ohio — more affordable than 77% of all US cities in our data.

The Weirton Rental Market

The Weirton, OH area has a population of about 115,566 and 27% 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 Weirton, OH have risen by $39/month (4.5%) over the past year, from $860 to $899. This modest growth is consistent with broader inflationary trends seen across US rental markets.

Affordability

To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Weirton, OH without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $28,440. The local median household income of $57,149 exceeds that threshold by $28,709, making Weirton relatively accessible compared to local wages.

Fair Market Rents

HUD FY2025
Studio
$706
Affordable
1 Bedroom
$711
Affordable
2 Bedrooms
$899
4.5% YoY
Affordable
3 Bedrooms
$1,197
Affordable
4 Bedrooms
$1,352
Affordable
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Is Weirton, OH Affordable?

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Affordability Index(30% income rule)

To rent a 2BR
$35,960/year
Local median income: $57,149
To buy a median home
/year
US national median: $75,000
💡 Based on a 2BR rent of $899/month and 20% down on a home at 7% rate.

Nearby Cities in OHlargest metros in the state

CityStudio1BR2BR3BRHome Value
Brown County$726$731$947$1,273
Columbus$1,104$1,194$1,445$1,741
Dayton$780$845$1,077$1,390
Akron$799$880$1,131$1,398
Ottawa County$677$753$988$1,190
Toledo$745$805$1,056$1,371

Rent or Buy in Weirton?

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

Should I Rent or Buy?

Break-even analysis using real Weirton data

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Home Value
$350,000
2BR Rent
$899/mo
Mortgage Rate
7%
Monthly P&I
$1,863/mo
🏢 Rent

Renting appears to be the better financial choice for this scenario.

Total monthly buy cost: $2,577/movs rent: $899/mo
Estimates only. Excludes HOA, PMI (if <20% down), closing costs, and tax benefits. Assumes 5% return on invested down payment.

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