Wheeling renters looking for the least expensive areas to rent should look for the areas towards the red end of the spectrum on the rent cost map. Those who don't mind paying for high-end and luxury apartments should seek out apartments in the purple and dark green areas.

Wheeling, WV map of rent costs by neighborhood

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On average, the cost of rent in Wheeling is about $863 per month. This puts it in the 78th percentile compared to the state average cost of rent, which is $883. Households in Wheeling have a median income of $4,515 per month so the average renter in Wheeling is spending roughly 19% of their earnings on housing.

Nationally, and in Wheeling, home values are the data point most closely correlated with the cost of rent. The median price of a home in Wheeling is $171,444 right now, which is higher than cities nearby, meaning that rents in Wheeling also tend to be higher versus these nearby cities.

Higher rent prices are common in the southeastern parts of Wheeling while lower rent rates are often available in western areas.

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