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Dalzell

Pop. 2,946·34th most expensive in South Carolina·Rental market data updated monthly for Dalzell, SC
Median rent (all units)
$1,658/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+5.3%
vs US Median
-$304
Rising (Monthly)
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Dalzell · $1,658
More affordable than 65% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
42% of income
STRETCHED
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,658/mo, rent takes about 42% of the local median household income, well above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$66,000/yr
Local median income
$47,354/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Dalzell's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$780
1 BR
$880
2 BR
$1,140
3 BR
$1,380
4 BR+
$1,590
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,140/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,658 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
$19,896/yr
At $1,658/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, +5.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Dalzell, SC is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 12.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
2,946
Median income
$47,354
Median age
26.9
Renters
37.9%
Age distribution
31.1%
32.7%
17.4%
Under 1831.1%
18–3432.7%
35–5417.4%
55–6411.9%
65+6.9%
Gender
46.6%
53.4%
Male46.6%
Female53.4%
Race & ethnicity
46.7%
41.6%
White46.7%
Black41.6%
Hispanic4.1%
Other7.6%
Education (25+)
19.8%
63.8%
12.4%
No HS diploma4%
HS diploma19.8%
Some college63.8%
Bachelor's+12.4%
Housing tenure
62.1%
37.9%
Owner62.1%
Renter37.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Dalzell, SC has changed in 5 years

Income
$58,924 → $47,354
down 19.6%
Population
3,319 → 2,946
down 11.2%
Renter share
35% → 37.9%
+2.9 pts
Bachelor's+
8.9% → 12.4%
+3.5 pts
Median age
28.4 → 26.9
-1.5 yrs

Median household income fell from $58,924 to $47,354 between 2021 and 2024, a 19.6% shift. Headcount in the area went from 3,319 to 2,946 between 2021 and 2024, a 11.2% change. About 37.9% of households rent today, against 35% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 8.9% to 12.4%.

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Dalzell rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Dalzell, SC

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Dalzell is $1,658/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $780/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,140/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $880/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,380/mo.

At 42% of local median household income ($47,354/yr), Dalzell ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Dalzell an affordable city for renters?

Dalzell is considered stretched for renters. At $1,658/mo, rent takes approximately 42% of the local median household income ($47,354/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Dalzell significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

How much income do you need to rent in Dalzell?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,658/mo in Dalzell. The local median household income is $47,354/yr, meaning the typical Dalzell household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Dalzell?

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

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

Dalzell is middle-of-the-pack for South Carolina for rent, ranking #34 out of 67 tracked cities at $1,658/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Dalzell?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Dalzell ($1,658/mo): Sumter ($1,530/mo), Hopkins ($1,635/mo).

What percentage of Dalzell residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.9% of Dalzell households are renters, while 62.1% are owner-occupied. Dalzell leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Dalzell rent compare to the national average?

Dalzell's median rent of $1,658/mo is $304 (15%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within South Carolina, it ranks #34 out of 67 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
42%
STRETCHED

At $1,658/mo, rent takes ~42% of Dalzell's median household income ($47,354/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Dalzell 42%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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