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Cayce

Pop. 13,741·38th most expensive in South Carolina·Cayce rents are up 9.4% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,633/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.4%
Month-over-Month
+2.7%
vs US Median
-$332
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Cayce · $1,633
More affordable than 67% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
32% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,633/mo, rent takes about 32% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$65,000/yr
Local median income
$62,045/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Cayce's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,130
1 BR
$1,250
2 BR
$1,380
3 BR
$1,760
4 BR+
$2,120
Research median
$1,380/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,596/yr
At $1,633/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.4% YoY, +2.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Cayce, SC is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 31.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,741
Median income
$62,045
Median age
37.7
Renters
39.5%
Age distribution
15.4%
30.3%
20.6%
16.1%
17.6%
Under 1815.4%
18–3430.3%
35–5420.6%
55–6416.1%
65+17.6%
Gender
54.3%
45.7%
Male54.3%
Female45.7%
Race & ethnicity
57.2%
25.8%
White57.2%
Black25.8%
Hispanic11.7%
Asian2.6%
Other2.8%
Education (25+)
31.2%
30.4%
31.1%
No HS diploma7.3%
HS diploma31.2%
Some college30.4%
Bachelor's+31.1%
Housing tenure
60.5%
39.5%
Owner60.5%
Renter39.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Cayce, SC has changed in 5 years

Income
$55,162 → $62,045
up 12.5%
Population
13,637 → 13,741
up 0.8%
Renter share
45.7% → 39.5%
-6.2 pts
Bachelor's+
32% → 31.1%
-0.9 pts
Median age
37 → 37.7
+0.7 yrs

Median household income climbed from $55,162 to $62,045 between 2021 and 2024, a 12.5% shift. The renter share has eased from 45.7% to 39.5%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Salary vs rent

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By apartment size

Cayce rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Cayce, SC

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Cayce is $1,633/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,130/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,380/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,250/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,760/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($62,045/yr), Cayce ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Cayce an affordable city for renters?

Cayce is considered moderate for renters. At $1,633/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($62,045/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Cayce slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Cayce?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $65,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,633/mo in Cayce. The local median household income is $62,045/yr, meaning the typical Cayce household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Cayce?

Rent in Cayce has increased 9.4% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

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

Cayce is middle-of-the-pack for South Carolina for rent, ranking #38 out of 67 tracked cities at $1,633/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Cayce?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Cayce ($1,633/mo): Forest Acres ($1,193/mo), Columbia ($1,478/mo).

What percentage of Cayce residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 39.5% of Cayce households are renters, while 60.5% are owner-occupied. Cayce leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Cayce rent compare to the national average?

Cayce's median rent of $1,633/mo is $332 (17%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within South Carolina, it ranks #38 out of 67 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,633/mo, rent takes ~32% of Cayce's median household income ($62,045/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Cayce 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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