Average Rent in South Carolina

Rental market overview for South Carolina, powered by HUD and Census data.

Median Rent

$941

Median Income

$56,788

Rent Burden

30.2%

Avg FMR (2BR)

N/A

Affordability

South Carolina: 30.2% rent burden, above the 30% affordability threshold.

<25% 25 to 30%>30%

Affordability Map: Income vs Rent in South Carolina

Each dot is a city, sized by population. The diagonal line is the 30% rent to income threshold. Cities above the line tend to be unaffordable for median earners.

Cities in South Carolina by median income and median rent
City	Median income	Median rent	Rent burden
Charleston	$83,891	$1,517	31.0%
Columbia	$54,095	$1,105	33.8%
North Charleston	$58,534	$1,288	32.1%
Mount Pleasant	$115,167	$1,901	32.4%
Rock Hill	$60,807	$1,193	30.8%
Greenville	$65,519	$1,173	29.6%
Summerville	$73,712	$1,328	31.7%
Goose Creek	$84,041	$1,507	29.9%
Sumter	$48,900	$1,019	30.9%
Florence	$56,031	$868	31.7%
Spartanburg	$49,140	$983	30.8%
Hilton Head Island	$93,694	$1,563	31.2%
Greer	$73,534	$1,060	28.7%
Myrtle Beach	$50,558	$1,093	38.6%
Aiken	$65,712	$1,093	31.7%
Bluffton	$99,575	$2,050	32.3%
Anderson	$40,445	$884	32.1%
Fort Mill	$128,125	$1,325	29.3%
Mauldin	$75,565	$1,342	23.4%
Conway	$48,161	$883	30.0%
Carolina Forest	$66,955	$1,411	29.1%
Socastee	$54,405	$1,132	29.2%
North Augusta	$85,093	$969	24.2%
Simpsonville	$79,937	$1,190	25.2%
Lexington	$78,164	$1,270	27.8%
Easley	$62,551	$852	35.8%
Taylors	$70,234	$1,160	28.4%
Greenwood	$38,884	$793	32.0%
St. Andrews	$43,273	$1,030	33.7%
Wade Hampton	$71,564	$1,022	25.4%
Hanahan	$79,305	$1,290	32.5%
North Myrtle Beach	$69,792	$1,263	27.4%
Five Forks	$133,750	$2,053	51.0%
Clemson	$50,263	$963	40.6%
West Columbia	$52,648	$982	27.6%
Dentsville	$37,590	$1,125	36.9%
Berea	$46,393	$995	35.3%
Seven Oaks	$61,615	$1,119	30.4%
Red Hill	$56,204	$1,058	30.2%
Ladson	$74,020	$1,405	26.4%
Port Royal	$68,909	$1,476	28.0%
Lake Wylie	$111,424	$1,431	33.4%
Gantt	$43,796	$931	32.6%
Cayce	$56,976	$1,246	29.8%
Beaufort	$60,366	$1,016	32.9%
Moncks Corner	$83,079	$1,129	30.7%
Orangeburg	$29,340	$722	51.0%
Tega Cay	$140,172	$1,253	12.6%
Gaffney	$38,059	$837	29.4%
Parker	$37,431	$981	35.3%
James Island	$95,364	$2,009	29.8%
Irmo	$77,656	$1,329	28.5%
Oak Grove	$69,475	$1,215	36.9%
Boiling Springs	$68,993	$900	26.3%
Garden City	$51,781	$1,323	22.9%
Newberry	$47,565	$882	26.6%
Powdersville	$81,375	$1,029	19.1%
Fountain Inn	$73,665	$977	28.7%
Red Bank	$60,700	$1,069	29.4%
Forest Acres	$68,110	$1,095	34.6%
Murrells Inlet	$71,019	$1,404	31.6%
Little River	$60,677	$1,206	31.9%
Woodfield	$39,867	$1,147	41.1%
Lugoff	$57,885	$752	35.4%
Laurens	$52,585	$741	29.9%
Litchfield Beach	$70,000	$1,453	28.0%
Seneca	$48,108	$757	30.3%
Sangaree	$74,343	$1,423	29.5%
Lancaster	$37,714	$775	35.5%
York	$50,177	$810	29.0%
Georgetown	$50,000	$801	32.3%
Union	$32,548	$773	32.2%
Hardeeville	$75,948	$1,392	21.9%
Sans Souci	$40,995	$953	30.7%
Travelers Rest	$44,375	$1,015	37.6%
Camden	$54,141	$771	37.8%
Clinton	$38,350	$829	30.1%
Burton	$58,390	$1,169	28.1%
Homeland Park	$37,308	$770	25.1%
Hartsville	$46,230	$796	37.3%
Forestbrook	$66,172	$1,124	22.0%
Centerville	$71,292	$1,002	40.3%
White Knoll	$71,365	$1,359	30.3%
Welcome	$47,730	$923	36.3%
Valley Falls	$47,695	$909	38.5%
Bennettsville	$37,891	$643	21.4%
Lake Murray of Richland	$111,477	$1,716	23.8%
Clover	$63,649	$1,027	29.1%
Dillon	$34,086	$681	38.0%
Marion	$28,551	$601	23.9%
Darlington	$33,750	$700	39.7%
Lyman	$76,723	$1,136	27.0%
Lake City	$37,013	$683	36.9%
Belvedere	$46,042	$863	34.7%
Walterboro	$46,119	$713	29.2%
Laurel Bay	$55,658	$1,344	36.6%
Piedmont	$49,495	$788	30.4%
Hollywood	$77,191	$870	29.9%
Central	$45,909	$919	27.7%
Chester	$39,951	$756	31.1%
Cheraw	$30,658	$819	33.2%
Batesburg-Leesville	$49,807	$820	35.4%
Abbeville	$41,025	$801	26.3%
Blythewood	$100,595	$1,094	24.5%
Barnwell	$38,065	$593	34.5%
Baxter Village	$141,709	$2,000	22.5%
India Hook	$101,616	$957	27.1%
Belton	$46,713	$867	23.3%
Isle of Palms	$160,417	$3,103	26.0%
Woodruff	$68,451	$825	27.2%
Newport	$92,083	$1,159	51.0%
Surfside Beach	$69,375	$1,238	30.5%
Saxon	$25,231	$883	40.7%
Walhalla	$40,176	$614	24.3%
Williamston	$62,425	$840	19.1%
Brookdale	$33,406	$645	34.5%
Duncan	$58,112	$1,029	21.6%
Mullins	$38,304	$660	27.0%
Northlake	$93,271	$991	23.1%
Manning	$27,138	$588	36.0%
Southern Shops	$32,500	$956	29.3%
Roebuck	$58,738	$970	23.2%
Wyboo	$57,449	$829	37.5%
Ridgeland	$55,729	$665	25.5%
Whitney	$46,897	$1,057	28.4%
Honea Path	$50,375	$859	30.1%
Andrews	$42,337	$1,019	33.1%
East Camden	$45,929	$857	43.0%
Pendleton	$63,750	$946	29.7%
Capitol View	$46,610	$1,069	29.0%
Dunean	$52,500	$989	29.5%
Dalzell	$62,159	$953	37.3%
Clearwater	$52,991	$867	32.7%
Pickens	$43,452	$890	40.4%
Wellford	$53,221	$1,172	32.6%
Liberty	$41,898	$809	41.0%
Golden Grove	$67,147	$992	32.5%
North Hartsville	$71,000	$1,204	51.0%
Hilltop	$45,300	$1,159	26.7%
Winnsboro	$31,194	$857	38.1%
Kingstree	$31,227	$530	29.3%
Denmark	$32,679	$901	45.4%
Lakewood	$47,290	$883	23.4%
Saluda	$32,986	$685	34.1%
Gloverville	$46,643	$1,045	30.4%
Bamberg	$27,021	$762	32.4%
Burnettown	$32,279	$967	51.0%
Arthurtown	$23,015	$844	51.0%
Inman	$50,938	$882	30.8%
Bishopville	$40,909	$611	29.1%
East Gaffney	$30,758	$721	25.4%
Williston	$37,398	$719	25.7%
Arcadia	$39,931	$1,212	31.6%
Cherryvale	$39,688	$939	29.7%
Ravenel	$70,956	$1,097	29.2%
Loris	$34,564	$644	29.3%
New Ellenton	$56,304	$733	16.4%
Landrum	$41,414	$436	33.6%
Edgefield	$32,200	$692	51.0%
Graniteville	$32,339	$915	30.0%
Johnston	$31,910	$774	34.9%
Sullivan's Island	$171,838	$2,321	32.5%
Kershaw	$55,481	$684	21.9%
McColl	$35,987	$538	24.7%
South Congaree	$55,636	$827	26.8%
Estill	$33,405	$691	30.7%
Westminster	$40,750	$579	28.1%
Slater-Marietta	$46,797	$783	24.1%
Privateer	$59,116	$786	21.9%
Varnville	$38,092	$856	38.2%
Ben Avon	$44,250	$951	28.5%
Kiawah Island	$214,250	$2,750	9.0%
Timmonsville	$24,758	$777	30.9%
Blacksburg	$29,564	$710	31.7%
Elgin	$83,611	$1,206	36.8%
Seabrook Island	$117,386	$3,501	33.9%
Wedgefield	$39,750	$1,066	46.5%
Fairfax	$42,760	$782	21.6%
Blackville	$26,667	$944	22.9%
Shell Point	$60,676	$1,076	41.3%
Watts Mills	$43,401	$637	51.0%
Riverview	$125,897	$628	9.0%
Gaston	$55,625	$897	34.1%
Pacolet	$44,894	$830	22.6%
Calhoun Falls	$30,078	$478	32.7%
Ware Shoals	$32,754	$798	35.8%
St. Matthews	$35,950	$1,058	51.0%
Wilkinson Heights	$22,730	$742	43.5%
Edisto	$44,495	$792	29.5%
St. George	$28,490	$927	43.6%
Eureka Mill	$33,802	$745	29.8%
Jackson	$36,632	$539	22.7%
Judson	$28,207	$931	51.0%
Irwin	$40,139	$1,099	51.0%
Cowpens	$36,585	$709	31.6%
Langley	$47,848	$1,020	34.4%
Monarch Mill	$37,500	$750	22.5%
Arial	$54,453	$1,043	51.0%
Stateburg	$68,935	$1,514	28.3%
Hopkins	$57,262	$837	16.9%
Reidville	$115,972	$931	22.7%
Camp Croft	$37,667	$980	37.0%
Winnsboro Mills	$34,708	$811	33.9%
Great Falls	$28,804	$727	46.1%
Fairforest	$49,650	$688	9.0%
South Sumter	$40,039	$751	31.9%
Ridgeville	$52,864	$1,203	51.0%
Chapin	$77,917	$1,418	32.0%
Cane Savannah	$67,619	$883	14.8%
Latta	$44,330	$752	28.2%
Bonneau Beach	$56,635	$1,232	51.0%
Pelzer	$51,193	$1,014	29.7%
Catawba	$50,920	$863	18.6%
Chesterfield	$52,232	$833	35.9%
Joanna	$52,381	$574	15.3%
St. Stephen	$37,596	$758	26.4%
Holly Hill	$24,185	$611	45.3%
Beech Island	$46,042	$806	33.9%
Branchville	$34,486	$541	32.0%
Homewood	$54,297	$766	42.2%
Whitmire	$32,813	$730	19.3%
Lamar	$40,489	$740	19.5%
Santee	$43,000	$692	51.0%
West Pelzer	$43,214	$810	37.5%
Fort Lawn	$49,844	$1,161	34.8%
Edmund	$41,985	$693	12.8%
Due West	$50,417	$911	22.9%
Cottageville	$63,977	$836	17.3%
Prosperity	$56,622	$806	38.6%
Johnsonville	$46,528	$820	24.8%
Six Mile	$103,750	$719	18.6%
Gayle Mill	$74,022	$716	35.1%
Pamplico	$29,125	$725	33.8%
Pelion	$54,966	$777	18.1%
McBee	$56,964	$1,021	22.0%
Iva	$22,760	$484	29.6%
Folly Beach	$88,424	$1,750	30.6%
Drayton	$47,966	$1,135	48.3%
Elloree	$30,967	$871	41.3%
La France	$86,354	$1,181	13.3%
Aynor	$70,227	$906	28.9%
Yemassee	$45,323	$667	17.3%
Cateechee	$51,455	$874	45.0%
Oakland	$55,104	$880	25.5%
Inman Mills	$41,007	$1,186	27.1%
Dovesville	$27,569	$749	N/A
Jonesville	$36,023	$704	25.0%
North	$40,069	$594	26.3%
Quinby	$63,021	$935	32.5%
Scranton	$28,750	$782	40.1%
Edisto Beach	$84,063	$1,388	37.5%
Harleyville	$59,595	$944	39.6%
Sandy Springs	$77,813	$723	12.9%
Campobello	$85,227	$1,280	51.0%
Jefferson	$35,208	$352	27.5%
Heath Springs	$48,462	$821	47.9%
Pinewood	$39,792	$422	28.9%
Warrenville	$38,547	$671	35.2%
Gray Court	$45,313	$900	31.3%
McClellanville	$110,000	$1,438	40.0%
Newtown	$48,375	$884	49.1%
Swansea	$41,823	$820	23.5%
Norris	$60,750	$925	18.8%
Ridge Spring	$37,969	$635	20.3%
Summerton	$36,164	$390	26.3%
Turbeville	$40,000	$623	35.9%
Lake View	$24,853	$683	22.2%
Clio	$32,847	$473	34.8%
Mayesville	$49,712	$638	18.4%
Bowman	$33,250	$778	36.0%
Lincolnville	$41,250	$760	39.7%
Pine Ridge	$49,545	$693	23.0%
Eastover	$21,620	$658	39.9%
Chesnee	$42,727	$747	31.5%
Olanta	$53,438	$875	18.8%
Bonneau	$61,528	$1,208	25.3%
Coward	$47,813	$738	40.8%
Gilbert	$72,500	$850	18.4%
Furman	$77,292	$850	21.9%
Startex	$44,353	$667	18.9%
Hickory Grove	$56,250	$1,042	41.0%
Summit	$72,250	$863	17.5%
Lane	$35,658	$910	28.8%
Carlisle	$49,732	$920	23.1%
Brunson	$37,542	$880	36.5%
Buford	$88,750	$1,349	15.6%
Cross Hill	$39,625	$775	16.8%
Patrick	$30,263	$826	49.2%
Cameron	$64,821	$993	51.0%
Springfield	$32,266	$667	9.0%
Ehrhardt	$35,923	$575	24.2%
Lockhart	$37,273	$788	29.3%
Little Mountain	$88,250	$732	13.9%
Bethune	$40,714	$1,326	51.0%
Hilda	$32,500	$775	36.9%
West Union	$46,875	$627	18.4%
Hemingway	$36,042	$759	27.8%
Greeleyville	$40,417	$417	31.6%
Society Hill	$31,518	$675	30.6%
Sharon	$41,250	$792	22.1%
Eutawville	$80,000	$681	13.0%
Rowesville	$27,065	$710	44.0%
Alcolu	$26,840	$668	32.6%
Donalds	$50,000	$795	37.1%
Ruby	$37,083	$790	42.5%
Paxville	$53,000	$775	24.5%
Atlantic Beach	$35,000	$914	42.4%
Norway	$45,375	$860	21.7%
McConnells	$83,958	$646	14.7%
Trenton	$50,156	$775	29.0%
Salley	$31,500	$700	37.9%
Windsor	$95,625	$829	9.0%
Perry	$32,250	$787	38.9%
Snelling	$56,607	$738	28.8%
Glendale	$47,917	$1,385	26.9%
Ridgeway	$40,500	$675	51.0%
Lynchburg	$21,953	$567	37.5%
Daviston	$14,485	$638	51.0%
Waterloo	$40,500	$685	13.8%
Cordova	$49,886	$785	21.3%
Gifford	$32,833	$633	45.0%
Central Pacolet	$29,750	$710	30.9%
Starr	$49,167	$683	27.5%
Monetta	$53,438	$889	37.5%
Olar	$39,375	$950	38.1%
Luray	$51,705	$1,083	24.1%
Hodges	$55,357	$842	N/A
Woodford	$41,875	$850	45.7%
Livingston	$43,000	$542	30.8%
Salem	$61,250	$950	27.5%
Sellers	$31,667	$425	40.8%
Parksville	$38,281	$750	19.0%
Sycamore	$25,000	$650	31.9%

How South Carolina Compares to the National Average

Median Rent

$941▼ 31.1%

Rent Burden

30.2%▼ 0.3%

Vacancy Rate

18.3%▲ 112.7%

South Carolina Rental Market Overview

South Carolina has approximately 465 cities with rental data tracked by StayRentals. Roughly 30.4% of housing units in the state are renter-occupied. The state's median rent is approximately $941, which is 31% lower than the national median of $1,365. (Source: Census ACS)

The average South Carolina renter spends approximately 30.2% of their income on rent, compared to the national average of approximately 30.3%. This suggests the state is generally in line with or more affordable than national averages. (Source: Census ACS)

With a rental vacancy rate of approximately 18.3%, the South Carolina rental market may offer renters more options and negotiating power. (Source: Census ACS)

Rent Burden Distribution Across South Carolina Cities

54% of cities in South Carolina have a rent burden at or above 30% of household income.

City count by rent burden bracket for South Carolina
Burden bracket	Number of cities
Under 25%	84
25 to 30%	80
30 to 35%	83
35% and up	109

Most and Least Affordable Cities

Most Affordable Cities

Most Expensive Cities

Most affordable cities (lowest rent burden):

Kiawah Island: median rent of $2,750, median income of $214,250, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 9.0%. (Source: Census ACS)

Riverview: median rent of $628, median income of $125,897, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 9.0%. (Source: Census ACS)

Tega Cay: median rent of $1,253, median income of $140,172, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 12.6%. (Source: Census ACS)

New Ellenton: median rent of $733, median income of $56,304, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 16.4%. (Source: Census ACS)

Powdersville: median rent of $1,029, median income of $81,375, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 19.1%. (Source: Census ACS)

Most expensive cities (highest rent burden):

Watts Mills: median rent of $637, with a rent burden of approximately 51.0%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)

Edgefield: median rent of $692, with a rent burden of approximately 51.0%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)

Arthurtown: median rent of $844, with a rent burden of approximately 51.0%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)

Burnettown: median rent of $967, with a rent burden of approximately 51.0%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)

North Hartsville: median rent of $1,204, with a rent burden of approximately 51.0%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)

HUD Fair Market Rent by Bedroom

HUD Fair Market Rent data is reported at the county level for this state. See city pages for local FMR data.

Population vs Median Rent in South Carolina

In South Carolina, larger cities tend to have higher rents than smaller towns.

Renting in South Carolina: What to Know

Renter protections and landlord-tenant laws vary by state and municipality within South Carolina. Most states require landlords to provide advance notice before raising rent on month-to-month leases, though the specific notice period varies. Some municipalities within South Carolina may have additional local tenant protections.

Housing laws change frequently. For advice specific to your situation, consult a local tenant rights organization, legal aid society, or attorney. StayRentals does not provide legal advice.

South Carolina Rental Market Trends

Rent trends for South Carolina are tracked through the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index for shelter costs. Nationally, rent costs have generally increased over the past decade, though the rate of increase varies by metro area and time period.

Detailed monthly rent CPI data is available for major metropolitan areas. Visit our homepage for the national rent CPI trend chart, or explore individual city pages for local context. (Source: BLS Consumer Price Index)

Affordable rentals in South Carolina

906 income-restricted apartment buildings tracked across South Carolina, sourced from HUD’s LIHTC, Section 8, Section 202, and Section 811 datasets.

Columbia

92 buildings

Greenville

72 buildings

Charleston

34 buildings

Rock Hill

27 buildings

Sumter

24 buildings

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Cities in South Carolina

465 cities with rental data, sorted by population.

Showing top 50 of 465 by population

City	Population	Median Rent	Rent Burden	FMR (2BR)
Charleston	149,960	$1,517	31.0%	N/A
Columbia	136,754	$1,105	33.8%	N/A
North Charleston	115,755	$1,288	32.1%	N/A
Mount Pleasant	90,945	$1,901	32.4%	N/A
Rock Hill	74,170	$1,193	30.8%	N/A
Greenville	70,838	$1,173	29.6%	N/A
Summerville	50,839	$1,328	31.7%	N/A
Goose Creek	45,858	$1,507	29.9%	N/A
Sumter	43,046	$1,019	30.9%	N/A
Florence	39,931	$868	31.7%	N/A
Spartanburg	38,301	$983	30.8%	N/A
Hilton Head Island	37,708	$1,563	31.2%	N/A
Greer	37,010	$1,060	28.7%	N/A
Myrtle Beach	36,064	$1,093	38.6%	N/A
Aiken	32,014	$1,093	31.7%	N/A
Bluffton	29,375	$2,050	32.3%	N/A
Anderson	29,345	$884	32.1%	N/A
Fort Mill	26,022	$1,325	29.3%	N/A
Mauldin	25,267	$1,342	23.4%	N/A
Conway	25,121	$883	30.0%	N/A
Carolina Forest	24,823	$1,411	29.1%	N/A
Socastee	24,464	$1,132	29.2%	N/A
North Augusta	24,425	$969	24.2%	N/A
Simpsonville	24,133	$1,190	25.2%	N/A
Lexington	23,665	$1,270	27.8%	N/A
Easley	23,135	$852	35.8%	N/A
Taylors	23,005	$1,160	28.4%	N/A
Greenwood	22,528	$793	32.0%	N/A
St. Andrews	21,909	$1,030	33.7%	N/A
Wade Hampton	21,029	$1,022	25.4%	N/A
Hanahan	20,731	$1,290	32.5%	N/A
North Myrtle Beach	18,850	$1,263	27.4%	N/A
Five Forks	18,592	$2,053	51.0%	N/A
Clemson	17,557	$963	40.6%	N/A
West Columbia	17,459	$982	27.6%	N/A
Dentsville	16,399	$1,125	36.9%	N/A
Berea	16,184	$995	35.3%	N/A
Seven Oaks	15,826	$1,119	30.4%	N/A
Red Hill	15,585	$1,058	30.2%	N/A
Ladson	15,298	$1,405	26.4%	N/A
Port Royal	14,573	$1,476	28.0%	N/A
Lake Wylie	14,382	$1,431	33.4%	N/A
Gantt	14,276	$931	32.6%	N/A
Cayce	13,755	$1,246	29.8%	N/A
Beaufort	13,582	$1,016	32.9%	N/A
Moncks Corner	13,456	$1,129	30.7%	N/A
Orangeburg	13,220	$722	51.0%	N/A
Tega Cay	12,816	$1,253	12.6%	N/A
Gaffney	12,651	$837	29.4%	N/A
Parker	12,466	$981	35.3%	N/A

Data Sources

**Data Sources:**

U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Fair Market Rents

Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Consumer Price Index for Rent of Primary Residence

Data is updated periodically. Census ACS data reflects 5-year estimates. HUD Fair Market Rents are updated annually. BLS rent CPI is updated monthly.

StayRentals is not a real estate agent, landlord, or property manager. This content is for educational and informational purposes only. Rent estimates are based on government data and may not reflect current market conditions. Housing laws vary by state and municipality. Consult a local tenant rights organization or attorney for advice specific to your situation.

Sources: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Fair Market Rents, U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Consumer Price Index.

Data vintage: HUD FMR FY 2025, Census ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates, BLS CPI updated monthly. Government data may lag 1–2 years behind current market conditions.