Average Rent in South Carolina

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Current Versus Historical South Carolina Rents

South Carolina rentals average $1,328 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,750 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,998, or roughly $1 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2024, median rents have fallen substantiallyover the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $811 (-34.34%) year-over-year from $2,361 to $1,550. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $300 (-18.44%) year-over-year from $1,628 to $1,328. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $50 (3.33%) year-over-year from $1,500 to $1,550. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $117 (6.24%) year-over-year from $1,882 to $1,999. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $302 (12.07%) year-over-year from $2,498 to $2,800. 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 0.97% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 11.37% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 13.53% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.85% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.44% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$2.13	$1,328	$1,628 (-18.44%)	$1,628 (-18.41%)
2 BR	$1.58	$1,550	$1,500 (3.33%)	$1,566 (-1.04%)
3 BR	$1.25	$1,999	$1,882 (6.24%)	$1,623 (23.14%)
4+ BR	$1.00	$2,800	$2,498 (12.07%)	$2,043 (37.03%)

Historical Rents in South Carolina

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Top Cities Near South Carolina

There are a total of 37 cities nearby South Carolina. The average rent in South Carolina is currently $2,063 per month. A total of 16 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Fayetteville, NC, with an average rent of $1,400, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near South Carolina is New Smyrna Beach, FL. Monthly rents here are on average $3,500 per month.

Let's compare South Carolina's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 0.38% more affordable. Two bedrooms in South Carolina are about 8.94% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 2.63% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 37 total cities near South Carolina in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$795	$1,100	$1,400
Athens-Clarke County, GA	N/A	$1,250	$1,475	$1,725
Redan, GA	N/A	N/A	$1,575	$1,825
Concord, NC	N/A	$935	$1,225	$1,900
Mooresville, NC	N/A	$1,355	$1,623	$1,922
McDonough, GA	N/A	N/A	$1,338	$1,940
Charlotte, NC	$2,075	$1,615	$1,899	$2,100
Johns Creek, GA	N/A	$1,677	$2,000	$2,898
Alpharetta, GA	N/A	$1,843	$2,200	$2,948
North Atlanta, GA	N/A	$1,791	$2,000	$3,250

Top Neighborhoods Near South Carolina

There are a total of 9 neighborhoods in or near South Carolina. Some of these neighborhoods include Westover, Seventy-First, and Riverside. We've included all of these top 9 neighborhoods in or near South Carolina in the following chart.

The average rent for these 9 neighborhoods in or near South Carolina is currently around $1,850 per month. A total of 5 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only four neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,850. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near South Carolina, Westover has the most affordable average rent at $1,300 per month. Whereas, at $3,015 average rent per month, Old Fourth Ward is the most expensive neighborhood in or near South Carolina. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Westover, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$750	$1,195	$1,300
Seventy-First, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$795	$1,075	$1,450
Riverside, Jacksonville, FL	N/A	$1,150	$1,600	$1,495
Terry Sanford, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$788	$1,095	$1,545
Deltona Lakes, Deltona, FL	N/A	N/A	$1,437	$1,850
Midtown, Atlanta, GA	$1,550	$1,900	$2,790	$2,396
Palm Valley, FL	N/A	$1,598	$1,950	$2,475
Jacksonville Beach, FL	N/A	$1,950	$2,475	$2,900
Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta, GA	$1,770	$1,995	$3,050	$3,015

Top Counties Near South Carolina

There are a total of 9 counties located by South Carolina. Some of these counties include Catawba, NC, Gaston, NC, and Clarke, GA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,003. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. A total of 20 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Davidson, TN. It's average rent per month is $1,437. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,600, Fayette, GA is the most expensive county by South Carolina.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in South Carolina is 2.30% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in South Carolina is 9.95% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Catawba, NC	$1,100	$1,148	$1,350	$1,600
Gaston, NC	N/A	$1,048	$1,285	$1,650
Clarke, GA	N/A	$1,250	$1,475	$1,725
Newton, GA	N/A	$1,107	$1,295	$1,935
Cabarrus, NC	N/A	$935	$1,350	$1,953
York, SC	N/A	$1,314	$1,595	$1,969
Hall, GA	$1,325	$1,575	$1,675	$2,055
Mecklenburg, NC	$1,975	$1,615	$1,900	$2,130
Union, NC	N/A	N/A	$1,798	$2,200
Jackson, GA	N/A	N/A	N/A	$2,307

Top Zipcodes Near South Carolina

There are a total of 43 zipcodes in or near South Carolina. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,070. A total of 16 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 32608, Gainesville, FL at $1,450 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,050 per month is 30342, Sandy Springs, GA.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near South Carolina is $1,370 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,825 per month. Which comes out to $2 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
30318, Atlanta, GA	$1,435	$1,676	$2,433	$2,625
30309, Atlanta, GA	N/A	$1,900	$2,795	$2,476
30024, Gwinnett County, GA	N/A	$1,540	$1,973	$2,700
32256, Jacksonville, FL	N/A	$1,325	$1,645	$1,825
30328, Sandy Springs, GA	$1,438	$1,557	$2,000	$2,000
30080, Smyrna, GA	N/A	$1,525	$1,965	$2,500
32218, Jacksonville, FL	N/A	N/A	$1,700	$1,973
30058, DeKalb County, GA	N/A	N/A	$1,463	$1,910
28208, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,392	$1,680	$1,950
27519, Cary, NC	N/A	$1,700	$1,900	$2,363

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 $1,998. 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 $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 South Carolina.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in South Carolina?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,328 and an average price per square feet of $2.13. There are a total of 6 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 $1,538 and an average price per square feet of $1.58. There are a total of 32 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 -0.34%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.18%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in South Carolina?

A reasonable rent price in South Carolina is around $1,598/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.