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Lyman

Pop. 6,547·30th most expensive in South Carolina·Rental market data updated monthly for Lyman, SC
Median rent (all units)
$1,716/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+10.0%
vs US Median
-$249
Rising (Monthly)
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Lyman · $1,716
More affordable than 60% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
27% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,716/mo, rent takes about 27% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$69,000/yr
Local median income
$75,653/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Lyman's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,320
1 BR
$1,370
2 BR
$1,520
3 BR
$1,870
4 BR+
$2,050
Research median
$1,520/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
$20,592/yr
At $1,716/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, +10.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Lyman, SC is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 29.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
6,547
Median income
$75,653
Median age
32.6
Renters
8.3%
Age distribution
25.6%
32%
23.7%
Under 1825.6%
18–3432%
35–5423.7%
55–648.3%
65+10.4%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
59.9%
22.3%
White59.9%
Black22.3%
Hispanic9.6%
Asian3.2%
Other5%
Education (25+)
30.6%
35%
29.6%
No HS diploma4.8%
HS diploma30.6%
Some college35%
Bachelor's+29.6%
Housing tenure
91.7%
Owner91.7%
Renter8.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Lyman, SC has changed in 5 years

Income
$78,906 → $75,653
down 4.1%
Population
5,841 → 6,547
up 12.1%
Renter share
7.1% → 8.3%
+1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
25.2% → 29.6%
+4.4 pts
Median age
30 → 32.6
+2.6 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $78,906 to $75,653 across the same window, down 4.1% versus 2021. Census counts show Lyman, SC adding about 706 residents over the five-year window, up 12.1% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 25.2% to 29.6% across the same window.

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About renting in Lyman, SC

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Lyman is $1,716/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,320/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,520/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,370/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,870/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($75,653/yr), Lyman ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Lyman an affordable city for renters?

Lyman is considered affordable for renters. At $1,716/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($75,653/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Lyman falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Lyman?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $69,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,716/mo in Lyman. The local median household income is $75,653/yr, meaning the typical Lyman household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Lyman?

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

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

Lyman is middle-of-the-pack for South Carolina for rent, ranking #30 out of 67 tracked cities at $1,716/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Lyman?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Lyman ($1,716/mo): Taylors ($1,372/mo), Moore ($1,652/mo), Greer ($1,702/mo).

What percentage of Lyman residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 8.3% of Lyman households are renters, while 91.7% are owner-occupied. Lyman leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Lyman rent compare to the national average?

Lyman's median rent of $1,716/mo is $249 (13%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within South Carolina, it ranks #30 out of 67 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,716/mo, rent takes ~27% of Lyman's median household income ($75,653/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Lyman 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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