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Fountain Inn

Pop. 12,020·8th most expensive in South Carolina·Rental market data updated monthly for Fountain Inn, SC
Median rent (all units)
$2,008/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+2.5%
vs US Median
+$46
Rising (Monthly)
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Fountain Inn · $2,008
More expensive than 59% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
62/100
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Rents are 6% below what Fountain Inn's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$2,008/mo
Expected by trend
$2,132/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$960
1 BR
$980
2 BR
$1,150
3 BR
$1,410
4 BR+
$1,660
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,150/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,008 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
$24,096/yr
At $2,008/mo median
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Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +2.5% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Fountain Inn, SC is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 33.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
12,020
Median income
$73,585
Median age
35.2
Renters
24.9%
Age distribution
27.6%
21.8%
27%
12.2%
Under 1827.6%
18–3421.8%
35–5427%
55–6412.2%
65+11.4%
Gender
46.5%
53.5%
Male46.5%
Female53.5%
Race & ethnicity
63.4%
25.8%
White63.4%
Black25.8%
Hispanic8.3%
Other2.4%
Education (25+)
28.1%
29.8%
33.5%
No HS diploma8.6%
HS diploma28.1%
Some college29.8%
Bachelor's+33.5%
Housing tenure
75.1%
24.9%
Owner75.1%
Renter24.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Fountain Inn, SC has changed in 5 years

Income
$72,558 → $73,585
up 1.4%
Population
10,237 → 12,020
up 17.4%
Renter share
28.6% → 24.9%
-3.7 pts
Bachelor's+
28.1% → 33.5%
+5.4 pts
Median age
32.6 → 35.2
+2.6 yrs

Median household income climbed from $72,558 to $73,585 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.4% shift. Census counts show Fountain Inn, SC adding about 1,783 residents over the five-year window, up 17.4% on net. The renter share has eased from 28.6% to 24.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 28.1% to 33.5% across the same window.

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Fountain Inn rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Fountain Inn, SC

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Fountain Inn is $2,008/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $960/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,150/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $980/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,410/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($73,585/yr), Fountain Inn ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Fountain Inn an affordable city for renters?

Fountain Inn is considered moderate for renters. At $2,008/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($73,585/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Fountain Inn slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Fountain Inn?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $80,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,008/mo in Fountain Inn. The local median household income is $73,585/yr, meaning the typical Fountain Inn household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Fountain Inn?

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

How does Fountain Inn rent compare to other cities in South Carolina?

Fountain Inn is one of the pricier cities in South Carolina for rent, ranking #8 out of 67 tracked cities at $2,008/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Fountain Inn?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Fountain Inn ($2,008/mo): Mauldin ($1,373/mo), Greenville ($1,571/mo), Moore ($1,643/mo).

What percentage of Fountain Inn residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24.9% of Fountain Inn households are renters, while 75.1% are owner-occupied. Fountain Inn leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Fountain Inn rent compare to the national average?

Fountain Inn's median rent of $2,008/mo is $46 (2%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within South Carolina, it ranks #8 out of 67 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $2,008/mo, rent takes ~33% of Fountain Inn's median household income ($73,585/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Fountain Inn 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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