Studio Apartment Rent in Hartsville, SC
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Hartsville, South Carolina as of September 2026. That's +33% lower than the citywide median of $1,201 and +37% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Hartsville
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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Hartsville
Compare Hartsville's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in South Carolina
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gaffney | $740 |
| 2 | Camden | $750 |
| 3 | North Augusta | $780 |
| 4 | Greenwood | $785 |
| 5 | Hartsville (this page) | $810 |
| 6 | Anderson | $815 |
| 7 | Seneca | $840 |
| 8 | Orangeburg | $855 |
| 9 | Sumter | $860 |
| 10 | Aiken | $885 |
| 11 | Graniteville | $890 |
| 12 | Florence | $913 |
| 13 | Central | $930 |
| 14 | Pendleton | $930 |
| 15 | Piedmont | $930 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in South Carolina
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forest Acres | $3,501 |
| 2 | Mount Pleasant | $2,185 |
| 3 | Bluffton | $2,010 |
| 4 | Charleston | $1,844 |
| 5 | Hilton Head Island | $1,705 |
| 6 | Fort Mill | $1,620 |
| 7 | Ladson | $1,580 |
| 8 | Summerville | $1,517 |
| 9 | Beaufort | $1,517 |
| 10 | Goose Creek | $1,500 |
| 11 | Hanahan | $1,490 |
| 12 | Clover | $1,490 |
| 13 | Port Royal | $1,480 |
| 14 | Chapin | $1,470 |
| 15 | Simpsonville | $1,450 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Hartsville.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Hartsville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence, SC | 29 mi | $913 | +$103 (+13%) |
| Camden, SC | 34.4 mi | $750 | $-60 (-7%) |
| Sumter, SC | 39.4 mi | $860 | +$50 (+6%) |
| Monroe, NC | 50.4 mi | $1,340 | +$530 (+65%) |
| Elgin, SC | 52.1 mi | $1,130 | +$320 (+40%) |
| Waxhaw, NC | 57.2 mi | $1,860 | +$1,050 (+130%) |
| Hopkins, SC | 63.3 mi | $1,230 | +$420 (+52%) |
| Matthews, NC | 63.9 mi | $1,395 | +$585 (+72%) |
| Blythewood, SC | 64.5 mi | $1,160 | +$350 (+43%) |
| Albemarle, NC | 65.3 mi | $690 | $-120 (-15%) |
| Midland, NC | 66.1 mi | $1,180 | +$370 (+46%) |
| Mint Hill, NC | 66.9 mi | $1,307 | +$497 (+61%) |
Studio rent in Hartsville — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Hartsville?
As of September 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Hartsville, South Carolina is $810 per month. This is +33% below the citywide median of $1,201.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Hartsville?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $32,400 ($2,700/month gross), which works out to roughly $15.58/hour at a full-time job.
Is Hartsville expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Hartsville's studio median of $810 is +37% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 10th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Hartsville rank for studio rent in South Carolina?
Among the 64 cities in South Carolina with studio data, Hartsville ranks #5 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Hartsville?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Camden ($750), Albemarle ($690).