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Hartsville

Pop. 7,419·66th most expensive in South Carolina·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,130/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-4.9%
vs US Median
-$835
Falling (Monthly)
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Hartsville · $1,130
More affordable than 94% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
28% of income
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0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,130/mo, rent takes about 28% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$45,000/yr
Local median income
$49,272/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Hartsville's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$810
1 BR
$820
2 BR
$1,050
3 BR
$1,270
4 BR+
$1,460
Research median
$1,050/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
$13,560/yr
At $1,130/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -4.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Hartsville, SC is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 33.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
7,419
Median income
$49,272
Median age
35.3
Renters
37.9%
Age distribution
27%
22.3%
22.1%
13.2%
15.3%
Under 1827%
18–3422.3%
35–5422.1%
55–6413.2%
65+15.3%
Gender
44.2%
55.8%
Male44.2%
Female55.8%
Race & ethnicity
48.2%
46.8%
White48.2%
Black46.8%
Hispanic1.1%
Asian3.1%
Other0.8%
Education (25+)
27.8%
29.1%
33.4%
No HS diploma9.7%
HS diploma27.8%
Some college29.1%
Bachelor's+33.4%
Housing tenure
62.1%
37.9%
Owner62.1%
Renter37.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Hartsville, SC has changed in 5 years

Income
$40,716 → $49,272
up 21.0%
Population
7,565 → 7,419
down 1.9%
Renter share
44% → 37.9%
-6.1 pts
Bachelor's+
29.5% → 33.4%
+3.9 pts
Median age
29.8 → 35.3
+5.5 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $40,716 to $49,272 across the same window, up 21.0% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 7,565 to 7,419 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.9% change. About 37.9% of households rent today, against 44% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 29.5% to 33.4%.

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Hartsville rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Hartsville, SC

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Hartsville is $1,130/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $810/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,050/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $820/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,270/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($49,272/yr), Hartsville ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Hartsville an affordable city for renters?

Hartsville is considered affordable for renters. At $1,130/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($49,272/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Hartsville falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Hartsville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $45,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,130/mo in Hartsville. The local median household income is $49,272/yr, meaning the typical Hartsville household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Hartsville?

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

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

Hartsville is one of the more affordable cities in South Carolina for rent, ranking #66 out of 67 tracked cities at $1,130/mo.

What percentage of Hartsville residents rent vs. own?

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

How does Hartsville rent compare to the national average?

Hartsville's median rent of $1,130/mo is $835 (42%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within South Carolina, it ranks #66 out of 67 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,130/mo, rent takes ~28% of Hartsville's median household income ($49,272/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Hartsville 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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