WVU townhouse rentals in Morgantown: current listings and lease dates

If you're searching for WVU townhouse rentals in Morgantown, the honest answer this week is that there are only a couple of townhouse listings posted, so it pays to know exactly what each one offers and what else is nearby if they don't fit. Everything below comes from our West Virginia University off-campus housing page, and each listing's lease timing is quoted exactly as the lister wrote it.

A townhouse can be a good middle ground between an apartment and a house: you can get more space and a little more privacy than in a large complex, while still sharing walls with neighbors. That said, the label alone doesn't tell you much about rent, lease length or how far you'll be from class, so the details matter more than the building type.

Begin your search at Off-Campus Universe, where you can browse current listings near Morgantown.

Two listings near WVU are posted as townhouses right now. Jones Place Townhouse at $740/month is an unfurnished 1 bed, 1 bath listing at 42 Old Golden Blue Ln, listed as under 5 minutes by car from campus, on a Year Lease (12 Months), with a lease timing of July 2026 -July 2027. Room in town house at $900/month is a furnished 1 bed, 1 bath listing in a townhouse in Morgantown, listed as 5 to 10 minutes by car, on a 10 month lease, with a timing of 8/1/2026. For comparison, here are two house listings that aren't townhouses but may suit you if you want a similar setup: 252 Waitman Street at $700/month is a furnished private room in a 3 bed, 2 bath house, rented by the room, listed as under 5 minutes by car, on a 9 month lease starting 8/1/2026, and Private Rooms Available at $575/month is an unfurnished 1 bed, 1 bath listing in a house on Stewart St, listed as under 5 minutes by car, on a 9 month lease, with a timing of Available Now.

What the current townhouse options look like

The two townhouse listings are quite different from each other. The one at 42 Old Golden Blue Ln is unfurnished, on a 12-month lease, and listed as under 5 minutes by car. The room in a townhouse is furnished, on a 10 month lease, and listed as 5 to 10 minutes by car. At $740/month and $900/month, the cheaper one is the unfurnished one, so if you'd need to buy a bed, desk and kitchen basics, factor that into the comparison before you decide which is really cheaper for your year.

The two comparison listings are both houses, both listed as under 5 minutes by car, and both on 9 month leases. The room at 252 Waitman Street is $700/month, furnished and rented by the room. The listing on Stewart St is $575/month and unfurnished, and it's the only one of the four whose timing says Available Now. If you mainly want a place close to campus for the school year, these may be worth a look alongside the townhouses.

Lease length is the other big difference. A 12-month lease covers the summer even if you leave Morgantown for those months, while 9 and 10 month leases usually line up more closely with the academic year. Neither is better in general. It depends on whether you'll stay for summer classes or work, and on whether you'd rather pay for summer than move out and back in again.

If you're deciding between these four, it helps to rank what matters most before you message anyone. For some people the shortest drive wins. For others it's a furnished room, the lowest monthly rent, or a lease that ends in spring. Writing down your top two priorities makes it easier to rule listings out quickly, and it gives you a clear reason to move fast when one of them fits, since there aren't many townhouse options to choose from right now.

WVU townhouse rentals in Morgantown: what to ask before you commit

With WVU townhouse rentals in Morgantown this limited right now, it's worth asking the right questions early instead of waiting for more listings to appear. Start with what the price covers. One listing is described as a room in a townhouse, so ask whether you'd have a private bedroom and bathroom, which spaces are shared, and how many people live there now. For the 1 bed, 1 bath listing at 42 Old Golden Blue Ln, ask whether the rent is for the whole unit and what's included.

Then look at the dates. The timing on these listings is written in different ways, from a single start date to a range like July 2026 -July 2027. Some of those dates have already passed, so ask what start and end dates would apply if you signed now, and whether the rent changes for a shorter remaining term. Get those dates in the lease itself, not just in a message.

Townhouses also tend to come with a few shared responsibilities you might not have in an apartment complex. Ask who clears snow and ice from the steps and paths, who takes care of the yard if there is one, how trash and recycling work, and who you call for repairs. Morgantown winters are cold, so it's also worth asking how the place is heated and roughly what tenants have paid for utilities in past winter months.

Tips for renting a townhouse or room near WVU

• Ask whether the listed price is for the whole unit or one room, and how many people share the kitchen, bathrooms and living space.

• Confirm the exact lease start and end dates that apply today, especially where the listed timing has already passed.

• Find out which utilities are included, how the unit is heated, and who is responsible for snow removal, trash and repairs.

• Tour the place in person or by live video and read the full lease, including subletting and early termination terms, before you pay a deposit.

Ready to find your place? Browse all listings at Off-Campus Universe.

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