Average Rent in South Carolina

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Current Versus Historical South Carolina Rents

South Carolina rentals average $1,846 for a studio rental to $2,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,999, or roughly $1 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in March 2024, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $402 (-17.65%) year-over-year from $2,277 to $1,875. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $442 (32.81%) year-over-year from $1,346 to $1,788. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $150 (10.37%) year-over-year from $1,450 to $1,600. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $85 (4.68%) year-over-year from $1,815 to $1,900. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $102 (4.24%) year-over-year from $2,398 to $2,500. 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 16.78% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 14.01% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.43% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.90% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.55% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Mar 2024 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $3.13 $1,875 $2,277 (-17.65%) $1,042 (80.00%)
1 BR $1.80 $1,788 $1,346 (32.81%) $1,093 (63.54%)
2 BR $1.53 $1,600 $1,450 (10.37%) $1,115 (43.50%)
3 BR $1.27 $1,900 $1,815 (4.68%) $1,500 (26.67%)
4+ BR $1.11 $2,500 $2,398 (4.24%) $1,992 (25.52%)

Historical Rents in South Carolina

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Top Cities Near South Carolina

There are a total of 40 cities nearby South Carolina. The average rent in South Carolina is currently $1,666 per month. A total of 29 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Evansville, IN, with an average rent of $950, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near South Carolina is St. Simons, GA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,775 per month.

Let's compare South Carolina's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in South Carolina is 52.05% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 23.28% more expensive. Two bedrooms in South Carolina are about 2.77% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 1.35% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 40 total cities near South Carolina in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Fayetteville, NC N/A $800 $995 $1,295
Winston-Salem, NC $870 $895 $1,250 $1,300
North Charleston, SC $1,000 $1,025 $1,500 $1,675
Greenville, SC $1,846 $1,499 $1,613 $1,680
Savannah, GA $1,375 $1,708 $1,713 $1,998
Charlotte, NC N/A $1,538 $1,750 $2,099
Atlanta, GA $1,500 $1,800 $2,500 $2,600
Charleston, SC $3,000 $2,327 $3,000 $3,000
Sandy Springs, GA N/A $1,811 $2,030 $3,000
St. Simons, GA N/A N/A $2,100 $3,775

Top Neighborhoods Near South Carolina

There are a total of 4 neighborhoods in or near South Carolina. Some of these neighborhoods include Five Points South, Seventy-First, and Westover. We've included all of these top 4 neighborhoods in or near South Carolina in the following chart.

The average rent for these 4 neighborhoods in or near South Carolina is currently around $1,299 per month. A total of 3 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only a single neighborhood out of these neighborhoods has a higher average rent. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near South Carolina, Five Points South has the most affordable average rent at $995 per month. Whereas, at $2,600 average rent per month, Midtown is the most expensive neighborhood in or near South Carolina. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Five Points South, Birmingham, AL $775 $903 $1,205 $995
Seventy-First, Fayetteville, NC N/A $795 $963 $1,298
Westover, Fayetteville, NC N/A $763 $995 $1,300
Midtown, Atlanta, GA $1,350 $2,000 $2,800 $2,600

Top Counties Near South Carolina

There are a total of 4 counties located by South Carolina. Some of these counties include Cumberland, NC, Greenville, SC, and Iredell, NC. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,904. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. A total of 28 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Muscogee, GA. It's average rent per month is $975. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,000, Charleston, SC is the most expensive county by South Carolina.

Typically, rent for studios in South Carolina is 58.34% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in South Carolina is 20.15% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in South Carolina is 1.54% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Cumberland, NC N/A $800 $995 $1,300
Greenville, SC $1,799 $1,002 $1,350 $1,725
Iredell, NC N/A $1,000 $1,450 $1,850
Chatham, GA $1,375 $1,708 $1,700 $2,000
Mecklenburg, NC N/A $1,550 $1,785 $2,173
Buncombe, NC N/A $1,498 $1,825 $2,195
DeKalb, GA N/A $1,500 $1,825 $2,273
Henry, GA N/A N/A $2,200 $2,325
Gwinnett, GA N/A $1,555 $1,799 $2,495
Charleston, SC $2,500 $2,075 $2,750 $3,000

Top Zipcodes Near South Carolina

There are a total of 31 zipcodes in or near South Carolina. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,900. A total of 17 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 42101, Warren County, KY at $995 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,850 per month is 29401, Charleston, SC.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near South Carolina is $1,195 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,629 per month. Which comes out to $1 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 10 zipcodes in South Carolina. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
35205, Birmingham, AL $755 $935 $1,205 $1,002
28546, Onslow County, NC $540,000 $1,075 $1,175 $1,275
32164, Bunnell, FL N/A N/A $1,600 $1,900
32169, New Smyrna Beach, FL N/A $2,200 $3,500 $3,675
32137, Palm Coast, FL N/A $1,350 $1,795 $2,198
30318, Atlanta, GA $1,527 $1,698 $2,507 $2,500
28540, Onslow County, NC $475,000 $820 $963 $1,788
32714, Forest City, FL N/A $1,395 $1,699 $1,700
30309, Atlanta, GA N/A $1,873 $2,800 $2,500
32256, Jacksonville, FL N/A $1,195 $1,590 $1,697

Frequently Asked Questions - South Carolina Average Rents

What is the average rent price in South Carolina?
The average monthly rental price for South Carolina apartments for rent is approximately $1,999. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do South Carolina 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 South Carolina.
How much is a studio apartment in South Carolina?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,846 and an average price per square feet of $3.13. There are a total of 24 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in South Carolina.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in South Carolina?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,499 and an average price per square feet of $1.80. There are a total of 111 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in South Carolina.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in South Carolina?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,625 and an average price per square feet of $1.53. There are a total of 321 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in South Carolina.
How have rent prices in South Carolina changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in South Carolina can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.18%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.33%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in South Carolina?
A reasonable rent price in South Carolina is around $1,599/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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