Studio Apartment Rent in Lyman, SC
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Lyman, South Carolina as of October 2026. That's +20% lower than the citywide median of $1,646 and +2% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Lyman
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 Lyman
Compare Lyman's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in South Carolina
Most expensive cities for a studio in South Carolina
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Pleasant | $2,185 |
| 2 | Bluffton | $2,010 |
| 3 | Charleston | $1,844 |
| 4 | Hilton Head Island | $1,705 |
| 5 | Fort Mill | $1,620 |
| 6 | Ladson | $1,580 |
| 7 | Summerville | $1,517 |
| 8 | Beaufort | $1,517 |
| 9 | Goose Creek | $1,500 |
| 10 | Hanahan | $1,490 |
| 11 | Clover | $1,490 |
| 12 | Chapin | $1,470 |
| 13 | Simpsonville | $1,450 |
| 14 | North Charleston | $1,433 |
| 15 | Irmo | $1,420 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Lyman.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Lyman |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duncan, SC | 6.1 mi | $1,280 | $-40 (-3%) |
| Greer, SC | 6.8 mi | $1,205 | $-115 (-9%) |
| Inman, SC | 9.3 mi | $1,030 | $-290 (-22%) |
| Taylors, SC | 10.7 mi | $1,160 | $-160 (-12%) |
| Moore, SC | 13.2 mi | $1,360 | +$40 (+3%) |
| Boiling Springs, SC | 14.2 mi | $1,090 | $-230 (-17%) |
| Mauldin, SC | 16.6 mi | $1,320 | — |
| Greenville, SC | 17.5 mi | $1,181 | $-139 (-11%) |
| Travelers Rest, SC | 17.8 mi | $970 | $-350 (-27%) |
| Spartanburg, SC | 18 mi | $1,052 | $-268 (-20%) |
| Simpsonville, SC | 18.5 mi | $1,450 | +$130 (+10%) |
| Fountain Inn, SC | 21.6 mi | $960 | $-360 (-27%) |
Studio rent in Lyman — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Lyman?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Lyman, South Carolina is $1,320 per month. This is +20% below the citywide median of $1,646.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Lyman?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $52,800 ($4,400/month gross), which works out to roughly $25.38/hour at a full-time job.
Is Lyman expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Lyman's studio median of $1,320 is +2% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 52th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Lyman rank for studio rent in South Carolina?
Among the 62 cities in South Carolina with studio data, Lyman ranks #44 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Lyman?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Duncan ($1,280), Greer ($1,205), Inman ($1,030).