1-Bedroom Rent · July 2026

1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Fountain Inn, SC

$980/mo

Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Fountain Inn, South Carolina as of July 2026. That's +50% lower than the citywide median of $1,958 and +30% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.

1-Bedroom median
$980
July 2026
vs city overall
-50%
$1,958 city median
vs national
-30%
$1,395 US median
South Carolina rank
#17
of 67 cities

Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Fountain Inn

Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.

Annual income
$39,200
Monthly gross
$3,267
Hourly (full-time)
$18.85

Rent by apartment size in Fountain Inn

Compare Fountain Inn's median rent across every apartment size.

Studio
$960
1-Bedroom (current)
$980
2-Bedroom
$1,150
3-Bedroom
$1,410
4+ Bedroom
$1,660

Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in South Carolina

#City1-Bedroom rent
1Camden$750
2Gaffney$750
3Newberry$780
4Greenwood$785
5Anderson$818
6Hartsville$820
7Dalzell$880
8Seneca$880
9Orangeburg$890
10Florence$913
11Lancaster$940
12North Augusta$940
13Central$970
14Pendleton$970
15Piedmont$970

Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in South Carolina

#City1-Bedroom rent
1Mount Pleasant$2,265
2Bluffton$2,085
3Charleston$1,919
4Hilton Head Island$1,770
5Fort Mill$1,677
6Ladson$1,640
7Chapin$1,620
8Summerville$1,577
9Beaufort$1,573
10Irmo$1,560
11Goose Creek$1,550
12Port Royal$1,540
13Hanahan$1,540
14Clover$1,540
15Simpsonville$1,505

Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent

Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Fountain Inn.

CityDistance1-Bedroom rentvs Fountain Inn
Simpsonville, SC6.1 mi$1,505+$525 (+54%)
Mauldin, SC10.8 mi$1,370+$390 (+40%)
Duncan, SC17 mi$1,330+$350 (+36%)
Moore, SC18 mi$1,410+$430 (+44%)
Greenville, SC18.5 mi$1,227+$247 (+25%)
Piedmont, SC18.6 mi$970$-10 (-1%)
Greer, SC20.9 mi$1,255+$275 (+28%)
Lyman, SC21.6 mi$1,370+$390 (+40%)
Taylors, SC23.9 mi$1,200+$220 (+22%)
Spartanburg, SC26.9 mi$1,092+$112 (+11%)
Easley, SC28.4 mi$1,005+$25 (+3%)
Inman, SC28.8 mi$1,070+$90 (+9%)

1-Bedroom rent in Fountain Inn — common questions

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Fountain Inn?

As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Fountain Inn, South Carolina is $980 per month. This is +50% below the citywide median of $1,958.

What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Fountain Inn?

Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $39,200 ($3,267/month gross), which works out to roughly $18.85/hour at a full-time job.

Is Fountain Inn expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?

Fountain Inn's 1-bedroom median of $980 is +30% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 19th percentile of US cities tracked.

How does Fountain Inn rank for 1-bedroom rent in South Carolina?

Among the 67 cities in South Carolina with 1-bedroom data, Fountain Inn ranks #17 from cheapest to most expensive.

Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Fountain Inn?

Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Piedmont ($970).

All rent data
Fountain Inn rent overview →
Trend
Fountain Inn rent history →
Calculator
Fountain Inn affordability →
Methodology: Bedroom-level rent medians come from HUD Fair Market Rent data calibrated to the Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI) for Fountain Inn, which serves as the citywide anchor. When the HUD bedroom values exceed the ZORI city median (a common quirk in luxury markets and small samples), bedroom values are proportionally scaled down to align. Income required uses the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline. Comparison rankings use the same data month across all cities (July 2026) and exclude cities with median rent below $400 or above $20,000.