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Camden

Pop. 8,267·51st most expensive in South Carolina·Rental market data updated monthly for Camden, SC
Median rent (all units)
$1,493/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+7.2%
vs US Median
-$472
Rising (Monthly)
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Camden · $1,493
More affordable than 76% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
28% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,493/mo, rent takes about 28% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$60,000/yr
Local median income
$63,576/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Camden's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$750
1 BR
$750
2 BR
$930
3 BR
$1,130
4 BR+
$1,280
Research median
$930/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$17,916/yr
At $1,493/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +7.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Camden, SC is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 39.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,267
Median income
$63,576
Median age
42.4
Renters
31%
Age distribution
18.6%
18.6%
24.9%
15.8%
22.1%
Under 1818.6%
18–3418.6%
35–5424.9%
55–6415.8%
65+22.1%
Gender
44.4%
55.6%
Male44.4%
Female55.6%
Race & ethnicity
59.4%
31%
White59.4%
Black31%
Hispanic6.5%
Asian0.5%
Other2.5%
Education (25+)
21.2%
31%
39.1%
No HS diploma8.7%
HS diploma21.2%
Some college31%
Bachelor's+39.1%
Housing tenure
69%
31%
Owner69%
Renter31%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Camden, SC has changed in 5 years

Income
$44,573 → $63,576
up 42.6%
Population
7,666 → 8,267
up 7.8%
Renter share
28.6% → 31%
+2.4 pts
Bachelor's+
37.9% → 39.1%
+1.2 pts
Median age
45.8 → 42.4
-3.4 yrs

Median household income climbed from $44,573 to $63,576 between 2021 and 2024, a 42.6% shift. Census counts show Camden, SC adding about 601 residents over the five-year window, up 7.8% on net. The renter share has risen from 28.6% to 31%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Camden rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Camden, SC

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Camden is $1,493/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $750/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $930/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $750/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,130/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($63,576/yr), Camden ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Camden an affordable city for renters?

Camden is considered affordable for renters. At $1,493/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($63,576/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Camden falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Camden?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,493/mo in Camden. The local median household income is $63,576/yr, meaning the typical Camden household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Camden?

Rent in Camden has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Camden rent compare to other cities in South Carolina?

Camden is one of the more affordable cities in South Carolina for rent, ranking #51 out of 67 tracked cities at $1,493/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Camden?

Lancaster is nearby and more affordable at $1,318/mo, which is $175 less than Camden.

What percentage of Camden residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31% of Camden households are renters, while 69% are owner-occupied. Camden leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Camden rent compare to the national average?

Camden's median rent of $1,493/mo is $472 (24%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within South Carolina, it ranks #51 out of 67 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,493/mo, rent takes ~28% of Camden's median household income ($63,576/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Camden 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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