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Ladson

Pop. 16,140·33rd most expensive in South Carolina·Ladson rents are up 5.4% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,697/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.4%
Month-over-Month
-0.5%
vs US Median
-$268
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Ladson · $1,697
More affordable than 62% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
64/100
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Rents are 7% below what Ladson's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,697/mo
Expected by trend
$1,827/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,580
1 BR
$1,640
2 BR
$1,820
3 BR
$2,250
4 BR+
$2,650
Research median
$1,820/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
$20,364/yr
At $1,697/mo median
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Rents are climbing (5.4% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.4% YoY, -0.5% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Ladson, SC is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 19.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,140
Median income
$78,760
Median age
31.3
Renters
23.4%
Age distribution
26.8%
29.1%
23.4%
Under 1826.8%
18–3429.1%
35–5423.4%
55–6410.6%
65+10.2%
Gender
53.7%
46.3%
Male53.7%
Female46.3%
Race & ethnicity
47.4%
29.7%
15.3%
White47.4%
Black29.7%
Hispanic15.3%
Asian4.6%
Other3%
Education (25+)
32.7%
36.5%
19.8%
No HS diploma11%
HS diploma32.7%
Some college36.5%
Bachelor's+19.8%
Housing tenure
76.6%
23.4%
Owner76.6%
Renter23.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Ladson, SC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,222 → $1,697
up 38.9%
Income
$61,411 → $78,760
up 28.3%
Population
14,711 → 16,140
up 9.7%
Renter share
24.1% → 23.4%
-0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
18.2% → 19.8%
+1.6 pts
Median age
35.5 → 31.3
-4.2 yrs

The median rent in Ladson, SC stood at $1,222 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,697, reflecting a 38.9% increase over the period. Census figures show median household income at $78,760 today, compared with $61,411 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 9.7% since 2021, moving from about 14,711 residents to roughly 16,140. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Ladson rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Ladson, SC

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Ladson is $1,697/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,580/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,820/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,640/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,250/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($78,760/yr), Ladson ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Ladson an affordable city for renters?

Ladson is considered affordable for renters. At $1,697/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($78,760/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Ladson falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Ladson?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,697/mo in Ladson. The local median household income is $78,760/yr, meaning the typical Ladson household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Ladson?

Rent in Ladson has increased 5.4% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

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

Ladson is middle-of-the-pack for South Carolina for rent, ranking #33 out of 67 tracked cities at $1,697/mo.

What percentage of Ladson residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 23.4% of Ladson households are renters, while 76.6% are owner-occupied. Ladson leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Ladson rent compare to the national average?

Ladson's median rent of $1,697/mo is $268 (14%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within South Carolina, it ranks #33 out of 67 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,697/mo, rent takes ~26% of Ladson's median household income ($78,760/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Ladson 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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