Homes for Rent in Point Pleasant, WV

Settled at the point where the Ohio and Kanawha rivers meet, Point Pleasant is a quiet West Virginia city with a reputation steeped in science fiction. “They’re known for Mothman,” says Amanda Wilson, a Realtor with ERA Martin and Associates. “That’s the biggest thing there.” A popular book and local sightings of the winged creature created a legend in the 1960s and '70s that’s only grown more popular since. However, past this uncanny exterior is a community of about 4,100 that shares the same rustic, peaceful atmosphere of other nearby cities. “It’s a small town,” says Amber Mouser, a Realtor with Sold Sisters Realty. “Right outside, you’ve got more farms and rural areas.” Point Pleasant has a steadily declining population, possibly due to a lack of jobs. However, new opportunities might be on the horizon. “There’s a new port being built in Mason County,” says Mouser. “So that’ll bring people in.” In the city center, turn-of-the-20th-century Cape Cods and National-style homes are on grid-patterned streets. Lots are minimal, rarely reaching a quarter of an acre. Backyard alleys generally line up with sheds and one-car garages. These homes usually sell between $30,000 and $120,000.