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Lugoff

Pop. 9,786·11th most expensive in South Carolina·Rental market data updated monthly for Lugoff, SC
Median rent (all units)
$1,959/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+5.9%
vs US Median
-$3
Rising (Monthly)
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Lugoff · $1,959
More expensive than 56% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
34% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,959/mo, rent takes about 34% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$78,000/yr
Local median income
$69,485/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Lugoff's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$940
1 BR
$1,000
2 BR
$1,130
3 BR
$1,440
4 BR+
$1,730
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,130/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,959 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$23,508/yr
At $1,959/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +5.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Lugoff, SC is majority owner-occupied, 29.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,786
Median income
$69,485
Median age
38.8
Renters
12.7%
Age distribution
23%
22.3%
22.7%
13.5%
18.4%
Under 1823%
18–3422.3%
35–5422.7%
55–6413.5%
65+18.4%
Gender
50.2%
49.8%
Male50.2%
Female49.8%
Race & ethnicity
66.6%
29.4%
White66.6%
Black29.4%
Hispanic2.4%
Other1.1%
Education (25+)
32.8%
31.1%
29.7%
No HS diploma6.4%
HS diploma32.8%
Some college31.1%
Bachelor's+29.7%
Housing tenure
87.3%
12.7%
Owner87.3%
Renter12.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Lugoff, SC has changed in 5 years

Income
$54,727 → $69,485
up 27.0%
Population
9,127 → 9,786
up 7.2%
Renter share
13.1% → 12.7%
-0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
26.3% → 29.7%
+3.4 pts
Median age
39.9 → 38.8
-1.1 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Lugoff, SC now reports about $69,485, up from $54,727 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 9,127 to 9,786 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.2% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 26.3% to 29.7%.

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Lugoff rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Lugoff, SC

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Lugoff is $1,959/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $940/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,130/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,000/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,440/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($69,485/yr), Lugoff ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Lugoff an affordable city for renters?

Lugoff is considered moderate for renters. At $1,959/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($69,485/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Lugoff slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Lugoff?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $78,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,959/mo in Lugoff. The local median household income is $69,485/yr, meaning the typical Lugoff household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Lugoff?

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

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

Lugoff is one of the pricier cities in South Carolina for rent, ranking #11 out of 67 tracked cities at $1,959/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Lugoff?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Lugoff ($1,959/mo): Hopkins ($1,635/mo), Dalzell ($1,658/mo), Camden ($1,748/mo).

What percentage of Lugoff residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 12.7% of Lugoff households are renters, while 87.3% are owner-occupied. Lugoff leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Lugoff rent compare to the national average?

Lugoff's median rent of $1,959/mo is $3 (0%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within South Carolina, it ranks #11 out of 67 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $1,959/mo, rent takes ~34% of Lugoff's median household income ($69,485/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Lugoff 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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