Studio Apartment Rent in Blythewood, SC
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Blythewood, South Carolina as of July 2026. That's +36% lower than the citywide median of $1,816 and +10% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Blythewood
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Blythewood
Compare Blythewood's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in South Carolina
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gaffney | $740 |
| 2 | Camden | $750 |
| 3 | Newberry | $770 |
| 4 | Dalzell | $780 |
| 5 | North Augusta | $780 |
| 6 | Greenwood | $785 |
| 7 | Hartsville | $810 |
| 8 | Anderson | $815 |
| 9 | Seneca | $840 |
| 10 | Orangeburg | $855 |
| 11 | Sumter | $860 |
| 12 | Aiken | $885 |
| 13 | Graniteville | $890 |
| 14 | Lancaster | $910 |
| 15 | Florence | $913 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in South Carolina
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forest Acres | $3,501 |
| 2 | Mount Pleasant | $2,185 |
| 3 | Bluffton | $2,010 |
| 4 | Charleston | $1,844 |
| 5 | Hilton Head Island | $1,705 |
| 6 | Fort Mill | $1,620 |
| 7 | Ladson | $1,580 |
| 8 | Summerville | $1,517 |
| 9 | Beaufort | $1,517 |
| 10 | Goose Creek | $1,500 |
| 11 | Hanahan | $1,490 |
| 12 | Clover | $1,490 |
| 13 | Port Royal | $1,480 |
| 14 | Chapin | $1,470 |
| 15 | Simpsonville | $1,450 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Blythewood.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Blythewood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia, SC | 11.2 mi | $1,179 | +$19 (+2%) |
| Forest Acres, SC | 12.6 mi | $3,501 | +$2,341 (+202%) |
| Elgin, SC | 13.2 mi | $1,130 | $-30 (-3%) |
| Irmo, SC | 15 mi | $1,420 | +$260 (+22%) |
| West Columbia, SC | 15.7 mi | $950 | $-210 (-18%) |
| Cayce, SC | 17.5 mi | $1,130 | $-30 (-3%) |
| Hopkins, SC | 23.3 mi | $1,230 | +$70 (+6%) |
| Chapin, SC | 24.1 mi | $1,470 | +$310 (+27%) |
| Lexington, SC | 25.2 mi | $1,070 | $-90 (-8%) |
| Camden, SC | 30.2 mi | $750 | $-410 (-35%) |
| Dalzell, SC | 39.5 mi | $780 | $-380 (-33%) |
| Lancaster, SC | 41.4 mi | $910 | $-250 (-22%) |
Studio rent in Blythewood — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Blythewood?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Blythewood, South Carolina is $1,160 per month. This is +36% below the citywide median of $1,816.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Blythewood?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $46,400 ($3,867/month gross), which works out to roughly $22.31/hour at a full-time job.
Is Blythewood expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Blythewood's studio median of $1,160 is +10% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 40th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Blythewood rank for studio rent in South Carolina?
Among the 67 cities in South Carolina with studio data, Blythewood ranks #33 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Blythewood?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Elgin ($1,130), West Columbia ($950), Cayce ($1,130).