Studio Apartment Rent in Mauldin, SC
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Mauldin, South Carolina as of July 2026. That's +7% lower than the citywide median of $1,421 and +2% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Mauldin
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 Mauldin
Compare Mauldin's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in South Carolina
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gaffney | $740 |
| 2 | Camden | $750 |
| 3 | Newberry | $770 |
| 4 | Dalzell | $780 |
| 5 | North Augusta | $780 |
| 6 | Greenwood | $785 |
| 7 | Hartsville | $810 |
| 8 | Anderson | $815 |
| 9 | Seneca | $840 |
| 10 | Orangeburg | $855 |
| 11 | Sumter | $860 |
| 12 | Aiken | $885 |
| 13 | Graniteville | $890 |
| 14 | Lancaster | $910 |
| 15 | Florence | $913 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in South Carolina
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forest Acres | $3,501 |
| 2 | Mount Pleasant | $2,185 |
| 3 | Bluffton | $2,010 |
| 4 | Charleston | $1,844 |
| 5 | Hilton Head Island | $1,705 |
| 6 | Fort Mill | $1,620 |
| 7 | Ladson | $1,580 |
| 8 | Summerville | $1,517 |
| 9 | Beaufort | $1,517 |
| 10 | Goose Creek | $1,500 |
| 11 | Hanahan | $1,490 |
| 12 | Clover | $1,490 |
| 13 | Port Royal | $1,480 |
| 14 | Chapin | $1,470 |
| 15 | Simpsonville | $1,450 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Mauldin.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Mauldin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simpsonville, SC | 4.7 mi | $1,450 | +$130 (+10%) |
| Greenville, SC | 7.8 mi | $1,181 | $-139 (-11%) |
| Fountain Inn, SC | 10.8 mi | $960 | $-360 (-27%) |
| Piedmont, SC | 11.4 mi | $930 | $-390 (-30%) |
| Greer, SC | 12.8 mi | $1,205 | $-115 (-9%) |
| Taylors, SC | 14.5 mi | $1,160 | $-160 (-12%) |
| Duncan, SC | 15.1 mi | $1,280 | $-40 (-3%) |
| Lyman, SC | 16.6 mi | $1,320 | — |
| Easley, SC | 18.8 mi | $965 | $-355 (-27%) |
| Moore, SC | 20.4 mi | $1,360 | +$40 (+3%) |
| Travelers Rest, SC | 21 mi | $970 | $-350 (-27%) |
| Inman, SC | 25.7 mi | $1,030 | $-290 (-22%) |
Studio rent in Mauldin — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Mauldin?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Mauldin, South Carolina is $1,320 per month. This is +7% below the citywide median of $1,421.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Mauldin?
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 Mauldin expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Mauldin'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 Mauldin rank for studio rent in South Carolina?
Among the 67 cities in South Carolina with studio data, Mauldin ranks #48 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Mauldin?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Greenville ($1,181), Fountain Inn ($960), Piedmont ($930).