Kingwood, WV Homes for Rent

Kingwood's quality of life is shaped by nature, traditions and neighborliness. "It's very community-oriented, that's the greatest thing about Kingwood," says associate broker Vickie Jenkins, who's lived here her whole life and founded Real Estate by Vickie Jenkins and Associates. The historic downtown features local eateries, antique shops, and artisan stores. "The restaurant owners always try to help people. Some give a free meal for Thanksgiving," Jenkins says. The Cheat River and Allegheny Mountains provide a backdrop for hiking, fishing and four-wheeling. Despite its rural setting, the town has city amenities, including schools, medical facilities, and police and fire departments. Drives through the countryside reveal springtime wildflowers and farmland. A hallmark of Kingwood is the annual Preston County Buckwheat Festival, a feature since 1938, which celebrates the town's agricultural heritage. In Kingwood, smaller homes in need of renovation are generally priced between $80,000 and $235,000. Larger or newer properties typically range from $250,000 to $375,000. On Kingwood’s outskirts, some homes may be on anywhere from a hundred acres to more than 500 acres. Those homes