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 $2,595 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,839, or roughly $15 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $466 (-24.96%) year-over-year from $1,866 to $1,400. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $224 (13.97%) year-over-year from $1,604 to $1,828. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $293 (17.50%) year-over-year from $1,672 to $1,965. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $259 (14.44%) year-over-year from $1,791 to $2,050. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $118 (4.54%) year-over-year from $2,607 to $2,725. 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 35.72% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 22.06% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 29.56% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.03% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.96% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$22.50	$1,400	$1,866 (-24.96%)	$2,361 (-40.69%)
1 BR	$17.63	$1,828	$1,604 (13.97%)	$1,628 (12.26%)
2 BR	$15.37	$1,965	$1,672 (17.50%)	$1,500 (31.00%)
3 BR	$15.49	$2,050	$1,791 (14.44%)	$1,882 (8.95%)
4+ BR	$12.45	$2,725	$2,607 (4.54%)	$2,498 (9.07%)

Historical Rents in South Carolina

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Top Cities Near South Carolina

There are a total of 47 cities nearby South Carolina. The average rent in South Carolina is currently $2,100 per month. A total of 15 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Macon, GA, with an average rent of $975, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near South Carolina is Bethesda, MD. Monthly rents here are on average $3,770 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 11.11% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 1.74% more expensive. Two bedrooms in South Carolina are about 28.57% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 7.00% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 47 total cities near South Carolina in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Macon, GA	N/A	$650	$950	$975
Dublin, GA	N/A	$1,250	$1,100	$1,300
Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$813	$1,000	$1,450
Gastonia, NC	N/A	$1,045	$1,275	$1,499
Savannah, GA	$2,510	$2,488	$1,175	$1,595
Athens-Clarke County, GA	N/A	$1,200	$1,225	$1,600
Mooresville, NC	N/A	$1,295	$1,613	$1,795
Concord, NC	$1,050	$1,225	$1,350	$1,884
Charlotte, NC	$1,925	$1,650	$1,800	$2,000
Huntersville, NC	$2,485	$2,039	$2,404	$2,150

Top Neighborhoods Near South Carolina

There are a total of 50 neighborhoods in or near South Carolina. Some of these neighborhoods include Riverside, Terry Sanford, and Westover. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 50 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 $2,444 per month. A total of 11 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only nineteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,444. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than South Carolina's average rent, which is only $1,839. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near South Carolina, Riverside has the most affordable average rent at $1,350 per month. Whereas, at $4,800 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
Riverside, Jacksonville, FL	$1,100	$1,100	$1,700	$1,350
Terry Sanford, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$775	$995	$1,400
Westover, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	N/A	$998	$1,425
Douglas Byrd, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$800	$1,150	$1,450
South View, Hope Mills, NC	N/A	$1,025	$1,025	$1,495
Congress Heights, Washington, DC	$1,000	$1,200	$1,576	$1,500
Seventy-First, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$875	$998	$1,550
Florida Center North, Orlando, FL	N/A	$1,325	$1,700	$1,700
Metro West, Orlando, FL	N/A	$1,350	$1,700	$1,750
Jack Britt, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	N/A	$800	$1,850
Deltona Lakes, Deltona, FL	N/A	N/A	$1,675	$1,898
Ballantyne West, Charlotte, NC	$2,200	$1,614	$1,900	$2,100
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	$1,788	$1,526	$2,098	$2,125
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA	$1,850	$2,100	$3,500	$2,200
Palm Valley, FL	$2,800	$1,495	$2,050	$2,250
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,548	$5,106	$2,400
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$1,913	$2,558	$4,200	$2,400
Midtown, Atlanta, GA	$1,530	$1,900	$3,250	$2,487
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC	$2,060	$2,397	$3,860	$2,531
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,654	$2,000	$2,900	$2,598
Dilworth, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,681	$2,600	$2,600
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,800	$2,579	$4,175	$2,742
Isla del Sol, St. Petersburg, FL	N/A	$2,275	$2,800	$2,750
Downtown St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg, FL	$2,000	$2,250	$5,800	$2,900
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,775	$2,123	$4,000	$2,913
Jacksonville Beach, FL	$1,300	$2,100	$2,500	$2,995
Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta, GA	$2,225	$2,475	$2,989	$2,995
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$1,525	$1,850	$3,100	$2,995
Downtown Greenville, Greenville, SC	$3,443	$3,959	$4,640	$4,090
Sand Key, Clearwater, FL	$2,750	$2,950	$4,000	$4,100

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 $2,200. That's roughly around $16 per sqft. A total of 12 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Jacksonville West, Jacksonville, FL. Its average rent per month is $1,475. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,200, Loudoun, VA is the most expensive county by South Carolina.

Typically, rent for studios in South Carolina is 23.68% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in South Carolina is 4.91% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in South Carolina is 27.95% 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	$1,200	$1,225	$1,600
Gaston, NC	N/A	$1,045	$1,275	$1,650
Iredell, NC	N/A	$1,078	$1,400	$1,750
Cabarrus, NC	$1,050	$1,198	$1,400	$1,950
Mecklenburg, NC	$1,930	$1,744	$1,850	$2,069
Hall, GA	N/A	$1,395	$1,673	$2,100
Union, NC	$1,846	$1,578	$2,000	$2,200
Jackson, GA	$800	N/A	$1,900	$2,200
Beaufort, SC	N/A	$1,970	$2,325	$2,245
Gwinnett, GA	$1,903	$1,500	$1,788	$2,400

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 $2,359. A total of 8 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 $1,475 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,600 per month is 30319, North Atlanta, GA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $900. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near South Carolina is $1,690 per month. Or in other words, $25 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,950 per month. Which comes out to $19 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	$1,500	$1,727	$2,243	$2,528
34747, Celebration, FL	$1,300	$1,750	$1,995	$2,350
30024, Gwinnett County, GA	N/A	$1,511	$2,039	$2,800
28277, Charlotte, NC	$2,200	$1,692	$1,907	$2,295
28202, Charlotte, NC	$2,040	$1,895	$2,750	$2,359
34787, Winter Garden, FL	$1,800	$1,563	$1,900	$2,850
34746, Campbell, FL	$725	$2,135	$2,000	$2,250
20016, Washington, DC	$1,800	$2,577	$4,175	$2,835
30309, Atlanta, GA	$1,700	$1,900	$2,927	$2,650
28205, Charlotte, NC	$995	$1,469	$1,623	$1,900

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 $1,839. 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 13 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 $1,578 and an average price per square feet of $17.63. There are a total of 116 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 $1,400 and an average price per square feet of $15.37. 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 -0.25%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.14%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.18%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.14% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in South Carolina?

A reasonable rent price in South Carolina is around $1,471/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.