Average Rent in Berkeley, SC

Current Versus Historical Berkeley, SC Rents

Berkeley rentals average $1,550 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,497 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,163, or roughly $1 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in May 2024, median rents have fallen substantiallyover the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $351 (20.05%) year-over-year from $1,749 to $2,100. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $406 (-25.26%) year-over-year from $1,606 to $1,200. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $280 (-14.19%) year-over-year from $1,975 to $1,695. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $33 (1.57%) year-over-year from $2,117 to $2,150. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $68 (-2.80%) year-over-year from $2,441 to $2,373. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 4.17% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 16.24% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 11.28% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.78% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.62% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	May 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$2.16	$1,200	$1,606 (-25.26%)	$1,467 (-18.18%)
2 BR	$1.66	$1,695	$1,975 (-14.19%)	$1,551 (9.26%)
3 BR	$1.39	$2,150	$2,117 (1.57%)	$1,746 (23.15%)
4+ BR	$1.16	$2,373	$2,441 (-2.80%)	$2,007 (18.23%)

Historical Rents in Berkeley, SC

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Top Cities Near Berkeley

There are a total of 1 cities nearby Berkeley. The average rent in Berkeley is currently $3,200 per month. Our records show that Charleston, SC, with an average rent of $3,200, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Berkeley, SC is Charleston, SC. Monthly rents here are on average $3,200 per month.

Let's compare Berkeley, SC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Berkeley, SC is inf% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 48.39% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Berkeley, SC are about 91.60% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 59.09% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near Berkeley, SC in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Charleston, SC	$3,000	$2,300	$2,850	$3,200

Top Neighborhoods Near Berkeley

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Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Berkeley

Some of these counties include Richland, SC, Horry, SC, and Charleston, SC. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,200. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. A total of 1 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Richland, SC. It's average rent per month is $1,649. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,200, Charleston, SC is the most expensive county by Berkeley, SC.

Typically, rent for studios in Berkeley, SC is inf% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Berkeley, SC is 16.13% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Berkeley, SC is 10.92% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Richland, SC	N/A	$1,300	$1,400	$1,649
Horry, SC	$3,000	N/A	$1,650	$2,200
Charleston, SC	$2,400	$1,950	$2,600	$3,200

Top Zipcodes Near Berkeley

There is one zipcode in or near Berkeley, SC. The average rent for this zipcode is $3,825.

The following chart includes the zipcode in or near Berkeley, SC. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
29403, Charleston, SC	$2,400	$2,075	$3,800	$3,825

Frequently Asked Questions - Berkeley Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Berkeley, SC?

The average monthly rental price for Berkeley, SC apartments for rent is approximately $2,163. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Berkeley, SC rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Berkeley, SC.

How much is a studio apartment in Berkeley, SC?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 0 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Berkeley.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Berkeley, SC?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,550 and an average price per square feet of $2.16. There are a total of 4 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Berkeley.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Berkeley, SC?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,488 and an average price per square feet of $1.66. There are a total of 12 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Berkeley.

How have rent prices in Berkeley, SC changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Berkeley, SC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.20%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.25%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.14%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Berkeley, SC?

A reasonable rent price in Berkeley, SC is around $1,730/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.