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Average Rent in Charleston, SC

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Current Versus Historical Charleston, SC Rents

Charleston rentals average $3,000 for a studio rental to $5,450 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,200, or roughly $3 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in April 2024, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $13 (0.67%) year-over-year from $1,887 to $1,900. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $96 (4.60%) year-over-year from $2,079 to $2,175. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $113 (-4.20%) year-over-year from $2,685 to $2,573. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $121 (4.37%) year-over-year from $2,774 to $2,895. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $764 (21.03%) year-over-year from $3,633 to $4,398. 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 down by 5.88% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.14% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.76% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.46% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 11.82% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
 Apr 2024 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $4.00 $1,900 $1,887 (0.67%) $1,940 (-2.04%)
1 BR $3.29 $2,175 $2,079 (4.60%) $1,686 (29.04%)
2 BR $3.46 $2,573 $2,685 (-4.20%) $2,172 (18.43%)
3 BR $2.45 $2,895 $2,774 (4.37%) $2,489 (16.30%)
4+ BR $3.02 $4,398 $3,633 (21.03%) $3,107 (41.55%)

Historical Rents in Charleston, SC

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Top Cities Near Charleston



Let's compare Charleston, SC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size.
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Top Counties Near Charleston

The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,693. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. A total of 2 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Berkeley, SC. It's average rent per month is $2,185. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,200, Charleston, SC is the most expensive county by Charleston, SC.

Typically, rent for studios in Charleston, SC is 60.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Charleston, SC is 30.50% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Charleston, SC is 25.70% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Berkeley, SC N/A $1,200 $1,638 $2,185
Charleston, SC $2,400 $2,000 $2,598 $3,200

Top Zipcodes Near Charleston

There is one zipcode in or near Charleston, SC. The average rent for this zipcode is $3,850.

The following chart includes the zipcode in or near Charleston, 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 $2,250 $3,800 $3,850

Frequently Asked Questions - Charleston Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Charleston, SC?
The average monthly rental price for Charleston, SC apartments for rent is approximately $3,200. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Charleston, 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 Charleston, SC.
How much is a studio apartment in Charleston, SC?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $3,000 and an average price per square feet of $4.00. There are a total of 8 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Charleston.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Charleston, SC?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,302 and an average price per square feet of $3.29. There are a total of 34 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Charleston.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Charleston, SC?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,850 and an average price per square feet of $3.46. There are a total of 65 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Charleston.
How have rent prices in Charleston, SC changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Charleston, SC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.01%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Charleston, SC?
A reasonable rent price in Charleston, SC is around $2,560/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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