Average Rent in South Carolina

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Current Versus Historical South Carolina Rents

South Carolina rentals average $945 for a studio rental to $2,678 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,755, or roughly $16 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $1,088 (-53.51%) year-over-year from $2,033 to $945. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $966 (-47.93%) year-over-year from $2,016 to $1,050. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $747 (-34.88%) year-over-year from $2,142 to $1,395. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $54 (2.39%) year-over-year from $2,241 to $2,295. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $16 (-0.57%) year-over-year from $2,766 to $2,750. 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 2.53% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.33% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.76% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 13.05% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.48% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$22.50	$945	$2,033 (-53.51%)	$1,768 (-46.56%)
1 BR	$20.66	$1,050	$2,016 (-47.93%)	$1,325 (-20.74%)
2 BR	$16.30	$1,395	$2,142 (-34.88%)	$1,465 (-4.78%)
3 BR	$15.30	$2,295	$2,241 (2.39%)	$1,885 (21.77%)
4+ BR	$13.70	$2,750	$2,766 (-0.57%)	$2,482 (10.81%)

Historical Rents in South Carolina

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Top Cities Near South Carolina

There are a total of 45 cities nearby South Carolina. The average rent in South Carolina is currently $2,100 per month. A total of 8 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Macon, GA, with an average rent of $1,150, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near South Carolina is Bethesda, MD. Monthly rents here are on average $3,995 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 0.42% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 42.67% more affordable. Two bedrooms in South Carolina are about 26.67% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 13.92% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 45 total cities near South Carolina in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Macon, GA	N/A	$852	$1,050	$1,150
Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$825	$1,099	$1,500
Athens-Clarke County, GA	N/A	$1,075	$1,299	$1,575
Gastonia, NC	N/A	$1,100	$1,273	$1,597
Mooresville, NC	N/A	$1,100	$1,400	$1,875
Concord, NC	N/A	$1,050	$1,700	$2,000
Charlotte, NC	$1,938	$1,749	$1,850	$2,100
Huntersville, NC	N/A	$2,039	$2,468	$2,125
Sugar Hill, GA	$1,430	$1,605	$2,199	$2,330
Johns Creek, GA	N/A	$1,631	$1,950	$2,950

Top Neighborhoods Near South Carolina

There are a total of 49 neighborhoods in or near South Carolina. Some of these neighborhoods include Terry Sanford, Riverside, and Westover. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 49 total neighborhoods in or near South Carolina in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near South Carolina is currently around $2,650 per month. A total of 9 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-one neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,650. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than South Carolina's average rent, which is only $1,755. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near South Carolina, Terry Sanford has the most affordable average rent at $1,325 per month. Whereas, at $4,500 average rent per month, Georgetown is the most expensive neighborhood in or near South Carolina. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Terry Sanford, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$875	$1,100	$1,325
Riverside, Jacksonville, FL	$1,000	$1,125	$1,473	$1,350
Westover, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$825	$1,000	$1,425
Douglas Byrd, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$775	$1,200	$1,500
Seventy-First, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$899	$998	$1,550
Congress Heights, Washington, DC	$2,000	$1,280	$1,650	$1,695
Florida Center North, Orlando, FL	N/A	$1,350	$1,800	$1,700
Metro West, Orlando, FL	N/A	$1,315	$1,700	$1,795
Jack Britt, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	N/A	$1,475	$1,900
Deltona Lakes, Deltona, FL	N/A	N/A	$1,797	$1,995
Anacostia, Washington, DC	$2,500	$1,425	$1,800	$2,250
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA	$1,695	$2,400	$3,431	$2,325
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,600	$4,000	$2,500
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	$1,975	$1,625	$2,450	$2,550
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,650	$2,113	$3,348	$2,598
Isla del Sol, St. Petersburg, FL	N/A	$2,200	$2,650	$2,625
Midtown, Atlanta, GA	$1,600	$2,175	$3,000	$2,650
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC	$2,117	$2,600	$3,973	$2,750
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,780	$2,563	$3,475	$2,800
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,950	$3,080	$4,500	$2,850
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,818	$2,704	$4,323	$2,863
Sun Bay South, Tampa, FL	N/A	$1,185	$2,550	$2,900
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA	$1,948	$2,284	$3,170	$2,950
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$1,550	$1,950	$3,150	$2,999
Jacksonville Beach, FL	N/A	$1,700	$2,700	$3,000
Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta, GA	N/A	$2,250	$2,950	$3,000
Downtown St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg, FL	$2,000	$2,200	$6,000	$3,500
North Buckhead, Atlanta, GA	N/A	$2,100	$4,123	$3,996
Downtown Greenville, Greenville, SC	$3,443	$3,959	$4,640	$4,090
Sand Key, Clearwater, FL	$2,825	$2,500	$4,000	$4,500

Top Counties Near South Carolina

There are a total of 48 counties located by South Carolina. Some of these counties include Clarke, GA, Gaston, NC, and Iredell, NC. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,224. That's roughly around $16 per sqft. A total of 5 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Jacksonville West, Jacksonville, FL. Its average rent per month is $1,485. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,300, Loudoun, VA is the most expensive county by South Carolina.

Typically, rent for studios in South Carolina is 37.57% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in South Carolina is 39.51% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in South Carolina is 22.00% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Clarke, GA	N/A	$1,075	$1,299	$1,575
Gaston, NC	N/A	$1,073	$1,285	$1,640
Iredell, NC	N/A	$1,299	$1,375	$1,875
Cabarrus, NC	N/A	$1,115	$1,495	$1,973
Mecklenburg, NC	$1,945	$1,759	$1,900	$2,102
Hall, GA	N/A	$1,721	$1,792	$2,200
Beaufort, SC	N/A	$1,970	$2,325	$2,248
Union, NC	$1,846	$1,777	$1,797	$2,250
Jackson, GA	N/A	$1,500	$2,000	$2,300
Gwinnett, GA	$1,430	$1,505	$1,780	$2,472

Top Zipcodes Near South Carolina

There are a total of 49 zipcodes in or near South Carolina. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,400. A total of 3 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 28304, Fayetteville, NC at $1,450 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,225 per month is 30319, North Atlanta, GA.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near South Carolina is $1,700 per month. Or in other words, $25 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,991 per month. Which comes out to $20 per sqft. The following table 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
30318, Atlanta, GA	$1,496	$1,763	$2,250	$2,500
34747, Celebration, FL	$1,300	$1,750	$1,995	$2,408
30024, Gwinnett County, GA	N/A	$1,569	$1,890	$2,800
28277, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,819	$2,000	$2,410
28202, Charlotte, NC	$2,145	$2,095	$3,182	$2,481
34787, Winter Garden, FL	$1,800	$1,600	$1,995	$2,850
34746, Campbell, FL	$999	$1,500	$1,725	$2,290
20016, Washington, DC	$1,818	$2,693	$4,323	$2,935
30309, Atlanta, GA	$1,600	$2,142	$3,029	$2,636
28205, Charlotte, NC	$995	$1,702	$1,600	$2,140

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 $1,755. 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 $945 and an average price per square feet of $22.50. There are a total of 14 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 $1,125 and an average price per square feet of $20.66. There are a total of 140 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 $1,500 and an average price per square feet of $16.30. There are a total of 190 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 -0.54%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.48%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.35%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in South Carolina?

A reasonable rent price in South Carolina is around $1,404/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.