Dunbar Apartments for Rent

About Dunbar

The city of Dunbar is a small city situated along the Kanawha River about six miles west of West Virginia’s Capital City of Charleston. This is a great location if you want to live near West Virginia State University whose campus is located just a few minutes northwest of Dunbar. Just across the river in South Charleston you can get to Marshall University and Thomas Memorial Hospital.

The community has a small town feel with big city amenities such as Dunbar City Park where you can enjoy an Olympic-size pool, playgrounds, picnic areas and a recreation center.

Each year the city hosts a Fall Festiv6al in September featuring arts and crafts, activities and music from national performers. There is also a Christmas Parade, 10k running race and Critter Dinner game night.

While renting an apartment in Dunbar WV, consider planning a trip to Kanawha State Forest which offers excellent trails for mountain biking and cross country skiing. There are many outdoor programs for families, a swimming pool and rifle range.

A post office in Dunbar is located at 1201 Grosscup Avenue. The phone number is 304-766-9063.

The following chart shows the average rent for an apartment in Dunbar, WV and nearby cities: