Cheapest apartments & houses for rent in Kanawha County, WV
The median gross rent in Kanawha County is $868 — 19% above the West Virginia state median. It ranks #50 of 55 counties for affordability.
Median rent$868
1-bedroom$684
2-bedroom$903
3-bedroom$1,035
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How to find the cheapest rent in Kanawha County
- Target the $684–$903 range. That spans typical 1- and 2-bedroom rents here, so anything well under it is a genuine deal.
- Compare nearby counties. Rents can swing a lot across a county line — the list below shows cheaper options within West Virginia.
- Look off-peak. Winter months (Nov–Feb) usually bring the lowest asking rents and the most negotiable landlords.
- Check income-based options. If rent here runs high, HUD-supported and income-restricted units can cut costs substantially.
Cheaper counties near Kanawha County
- Wirt County$490
- Calhoun County$494
- Doddridge County$556
- Mingo County$560
- Clay County$582