Resident and Medical Student Housing in Charleston, WV
Properties available include apartments, townhomes and single-family houses within walking distance of Vandalia Health CAMC General Hospital in downtown Charleston or Vandalia Health CAMC Memorial Hospital in Kanawha City.
CMCHC wants to help you make your relocation and stay in the Charleston area as easy and pleasant as possible.
See below to learn more about our rental properties:
- Dunlop Hall
- Jefferson Place
- Maier Village
- Residential Houses
Application for Annual Leased Housing and Rental Rates
Applications for housing are prioritized according to established guidelines. Rentals and leases are available to medical students and residents and are limited to two annual periods coinciding with their educational experience. Those time periods are (1) April 1 through June 30 and (2) July 1 through June 30.
Do not fill out an application if you want to request temporary transient housing. Alternatively, you can click on the [Dunlop Hall - Transient Housing] drop-down just below for additional information, the rules and information sheet and contact information.
Contact Us
Charleston Medical Center Housing Corporation
110 29th St. SE
Charleston, WV 25304
304-345-0171
Resident & Student Housing
Charleston Medical Center Housing Corporation operates the following housing options for residents.
Please note: This FAQ is updated regularly and may change each school year to reflect the latest information.
We encourage you to read this FAQ in full before submitting your housing application.
Each year, we receive many applications and questions about housing assignments. This FAQ explains the process, key dates and what to expect once you’ve applied.
Applications are accepted year-round, but housing assignments are made twice a year to align with incoming groups of medical residents and students.
Key Dates
- April 1 and July 1 are the typical program start dates.
- Move-in dates depend on when current residents vacate and when housing units are prepared.
- We will keep you informed throughout the process as soon as updates are available.
Assignment Timelines
- For April 1 starts: Assignments are typically made on or before Feb. 1.
- For July 1 starts: Assignments are typically made on or before April 15.
About Us
The Charleston Medical Center Housing Corporation owns and operates approximately 120 apartments.
CAMC owns and operates approximately 35 residential houses near the Vandalia Health CAMC Memorial Hospital campus.
Workflow
Our goal is to keep you informed so you can plan confidently.
All applications are processed through the CMCHC office, which manages both CMCHC apartment and CAMC residential house assignments. Once assignments are finalized, you will be notified based on your housing preferences.
- If assigned a CMCHC apartment: You will receive an email with details and next steps.
- If assigned a CAMC house: You will be connected directly with the house manager for further information.
Assignments
You will receive one of the following notifications:
- Matched: You have been assigned housing.
- Not Matched: Housing was unavailable due to high demand.
If you are not matched, you will be placed on a waiting list and contacted immediately if an opening occurs. In some cases, we can also assist with locating housing near the CAMC Memorial Hospital campus through outside landlords.
Clarifications
- Rental Rates: Rates are for the entire apartment or house, not per person.
- Roommates: If desired, you may share housing with another student of your choice. Each student must submit an application. Only one lease is required per unit, signed by one of the applicants. Please indicate your roommate preference on both applications.
- Private Occupancy: We do not assign other students to individual bedrooms in multi-bedroom units, nor do we select roommates.
Typical Housing Options
- Maier Village: (1) bedroom (1) bath; (2) bedrooms (1) bath; (3) bedrooms (1 ½) bath
- Jefferson Place: All two bedrooms have (2) full baths, excluding (1) apartment. All three bedrooms have (2) full baths.
- Dunlop Hall: (1) bedroom and (2) bedroom units with (1) bath; 2 furnished studio apartments available (limited). All Dunlop units are furnished; unfurnished units are extremely limited but may be available upon request.
- CAMC Houses: 2 - 4 bedroom homes with 1 - 2 baths, depending on the property.
Animal and Pet Policy
Due to allergies and prior tenant preferences, pets are restricted as follows:
- Dunlop Hall: No animals
- Maier Village Clusters 1 & 2: No animals
- Maier Village Cluster 3: Cats only
- Jefferson Place: Cats only
- CAMC Houses: Cats only
Lease and Rules
A sample lease and rental rate sheet are available here.
Please review both before signing. If you have questions, contact us before signing your lease.
Cluster 1: 101 29th St. SE, Charleston, WV 25304
Cluster 2: 105 29th St. SE, Charleston, WV 25304
Cluster 3: 2800 Hart St., Charleston, WV 25304
Maier Village consists of 65 one, two and three-bedroom townhouse units that are located on the Kanawha River two blocks west of Vandalia Health CAMC Memorial Hospital. The townhouses are individualized through the use of a variety of interior arrangements. Many units include fireplaces and balconies. Children are welcome. Pets (cats only) are permitted in cluster 3 only and are permitted with the prior approval of the Housing Corporation Manager, prior to lease signing.
Also:
Each unit contains a washer, dryer and central (HVAC) heating and air conditioning.
Maier Village property photos
Units in Maier Village are unfurnished and require a one-year lease.
Amenities:
- Kitchens include a refrigerator, self-cleaning oven range, microwave, dishwasher and disposal.
- Blinds have been installed in all windows.
- Each unit contains a washer and dryer.
- A community building is available for the storage of bicycles and lawn furniture (upon request).
- All utilities are included in the rent except electric. Cable TV, telephone and Internet service are the responsibility of the individual tenants.
- Adequate parking is available in the parking areas adjoining the complex.
- The development contains a children’s playground.
200 Morris St.
Charleston, WV 25302
Jefferson Place consists of 24 one, two and three-bedroom apartments located at the corner of Quarrier and Morris Streets, one block south of Vandalia Health CAMC General Hospital. Children are welcome. Pets (cats only) are permitted with the prior approval of Housing Corporation Management and prior to lease signing.
The units in Jefferson Place are unfurnished and require a one-year lease. Most of the two-bedroom units have two full baths, and all three-bedroom units have two full baths. All units have fully furnished kitchens, including a range and oven, microwave oven, refrigerator, dishwasher and garbage disposal.
Also:
Each unit contains a full-size washer and dryer and central (HVAC) heating and air conditioning.
Jefferson Place Property Photos
Amenities:
All utilities are included in the rent except electric. Cable TV, telephone and Internet service are the responsibility of the individual tenants.
Each unit contains a full-size washer and dryer.
Blinds have been installed in all windows.
A large lounge on the second floor is available to all tenants for study or recreation.
Parking: Two cars per tenant parking is available on site. The security gate has ID card and keypad access, and the building is also designed with a card access security system.
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3000 Staunton Ave. SE
Charleston, WV 25304
Leased Housing:
Dunlop Hall consists of 32 annually leased one- and two-bedroom apartments on the Vandalia Health CAMC Memorial Hospital campus. Children are welcome. Pets are not permitted. All utilities and (97) basic cable TV channels are included in the rental rate. Wi-Fi is not included.
The one- and two-bedroom units have furnished kitchens, and are equipped with refrigerators/freezers, stoves, dishwashers, garbage disposals and microwave ovens.
Apartments are normally furnished for an additional $25 - $40 per month, unless unfurnished is requested. Please refer to the rental rate sheet and the housing application on our site for more information. Furnished apartments include major furniture items, a couch and chair, a coffee table, end table(s), lamp(s), a dining room table and chairs, either a full or queen-size bed, a chest and/or dresser and a nightstand and lamp. No linens, pillows or kitchen utensils are furnished in any apartment.
Amenities (tenant use only):
- All utilities and 97 basic cable TV channels are included in the rental rate. Wi-Fi is not included.
- Laundry room in the basement is provided for your convenience. There are (4) washers and (4) dryers. The current rate is $1.50 to wash and 1.50 cents to dry.
- A lounge is located in the basement, with sofas, chairs, tables and a refrigerator. Wi-Fi is also provided. Small gatherings are permitted with prior landlord permission.
- A small storage locker (approximately 4’x6’) is provided for each apartment (inquire for more details).
Transient Housing:
Dunlop Hall also hosts transient housing for students doing temporary rotations at CAMC. Click here for information and rules for Dunlop Hall. If you are interested in transient housing or reservations while on rotation here at CAMC, please refer to the CMCHC Dunlop Hall information and rules and send an email to the address listed there. Upon reservation confirmation, you will be emailed more detailed information about the room.
Transient Housing rental rates: Students - $34 per day, Residents - $37 per day
Amenities:
Dunlop Hall Property Photos
Located on the CAMC Memorial Hospital campus.
Dunlop Hall consists of (4) shared apartments. Two of the four apartments are female only, and two are male only. No coed apartments. Each of the four apartments has (3) individual secure bedrooms with twin beds. We do not offer private transient rooms. They are or could be shared by other transient students and have a common area living room, bathroom and kitchenette.
Each apartment has 97 basic cable TV channels.
Wi-fi is provided for the transient rooms only.
Kitchens are furnished and equipped with refrigerator/freezer, stove, dishwasher, garbage disposal and microwave oven.
Pets are not permitted.
Provided: clean mattress covers, vacuum cleaner.
Laundry room in basement with coin & App (debit & credit card) operated modern washers & dryers.
Recreation room in the basement for study or recreation with free wifi, a sofa, a table and chairs.
Not provided: Bed linens, eating utensils, pots/pans, etc.
CAMC owns several two, three and four-bedroom houses. Rental prices do not include utilities, and houses are rented unfurnished. Contact us for more information about rental houses.
Sample Lease & Rules - REQUIRED READING
Charleston Medical Center Housing Corporation Board of Directors sets rental rates every February and is subject to change annually.