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Inman

Pop. 3,166·28th most expensive in South Carolina·Inman rents are up 8.7% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,744/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.7%
Month-over-Month
-2.8%
vs US Median
-$221
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Inman · $1,744
More affordable than 58% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
33% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,744/mo, rent takes about 33% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$70,000/yr
Local median income
$63,599/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Inman's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,030
1 BR
$1,070
2 BR
$1,180
3 BR
$1,450
4 BR+
$1,590
Research median
$1,180/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
$20,928/yr
At $1,744/mo median
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Rents are climbing (8.7% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.7% YoY, -2.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Inman, SC is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 23.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
3,166
Median income
$63,599
Median age
36.6
Renters
36.2%
Age distribution
22.7%
24.8%
21.1%
16.6%
14.7%
Under 1822.7%
18–3424.8%
35–5421.1%
55–6416.6%
65+14.7%
Gender
47.4%
52.6%
Male47.4%
Female52.6%
Race & ethnicity
68.6%
13.6%
White68.6%
Black13.6%
Hispanic11.1%
Asian2.3%
Other4.4%
Education (25+)
35.3%
30.5%
23.4%
No HS diploma10.8%
HS diploma35.3%
Some college30.5%
Bachelor's+23.4%
Housing tenure
63.8%
36.2%
Owner63.8%
Renter36.2%

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

2023 vs 2026

How Inman, SC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,620 → $1,744
up 7.7%
Income
$51,210 → $63,599
up 24.2%
Population
2,896 → 3,166
up 9.3%
Renter share
38% → 36.2%
-1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
14.8% → 23.4%
+8.6 pts
Median age
32.8 → 36.6
+3.8 yrs

The median rent in Inman, SC stood at $1,620 in 2023 and currently runs about $1,744, reflecting a 7.7% increase over the period. Median household income rose from $51,210 to $63,599 between 2021 and 2024, a 24.2% shift. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has grown by 9.3% since 2021, moving from about 2,896 residents to roughly 3,166. Renters now make up 36.2% of households, compared with 38% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 23.4% of adults here, versus 14.8% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in Inman, SC reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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About renting in Inman, SC

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Inman is $1,744/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,030/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,180/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,070/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,450/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($63,599/yr), Inman ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Inman an affordable city for renters?

Inman is considered moderate for renters. At $1,744/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($63,599/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Inman slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Inman?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $70,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,744/mo in Inman. The local median household income is $63,599/yr, meaning the typical Inman household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Inman?

Rent in Inman has increased 8.7% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

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

Inman is middle-of-the-pack for South Carolina for rent, ranking #28 out of 67 tracked cities at $1,744/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Inman?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Inman ($1,744/mo): Spartanburg ($1,375/mo), Moore ($1,652/mo), Boiling Springs ($1,661/mo).

What percentage of Inman residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36.2% of Inman households are renters, while 63.8% are owner-occupied. Inman leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Inman rent compare to the national average?

Inman's median rent of $1,744/mo is $221 (11%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within South Carolina, it ranks #28 out of 67 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $1,744/mo, rent takes ~33% of Inman's median household income ($63,599/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Inman 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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