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Camden

Pop. 8,267·26th most expensive in South Carolina·Rental market data updated monthly for Camden, SC
Median rent (all units)
$1,748/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+17.1%
vs US Median
-$214
Rising (Monthly)
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Camden · $1,748
More affordable than 57% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
33% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,748/mo, rent takes about 33% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$70,000/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
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$930/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,748 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$20,976/yr
At $1,748/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, +17.1% 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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By apartment size

Camden rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Camden. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Camden, SC

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Camden is $1,748/mo as of August 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 33% of local median household income ($63,576/yr), Camden ranks as moderate 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 moderate for renters. At $1,748/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($63,576/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Camden slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

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 $70,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,748/mo in Camden. The local median household income is $63,576/yr, meaning the typical Camden household falls short of 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 August 2026.

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

Camden is middle-of-the-pack for South Carolina for rent, ranking #26 out of 67 tracked cities at $1,748/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Camden?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Camden ($1,748/mo): Lancaster ($1,323/mo), Dalzell ($1,658/mo).

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 $1,748/mo is $214 (11%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within South Carolina, it ranks #26 out of 67 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $1,748/mo, rent takes ~33% of Camden's median household income ($63,576/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Camden 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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