Studio Apartment Rent in Moncks Corner, SC
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Moncks Corner, South Carolina as of October 2026. That's +42% lower than the citywide median of $2,195 and +1% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Moncks Corner
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 Moncks Corner
Compare Moncks Corner'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? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Moncks Corner.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Moncks Corner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goose Creek, SC | 11.5 mi | $1,500 | +$220 (+17%) |
| Ladson, SC | 14.1 mi | $1,580 | +$300 (+23%) |
| Hanahan, SC | 15.7 mi | $1,490 | +$210 (+16%) |
| Summerville, SC | 17.3 mi | $1,517 | +$237 (+19%) |
| North Charleston, SC | 17.6 mi | $1,433 | +$153 (+12%) |
| Mount Pleasant, SC | 25 mi | $2,185 | +$905 (+71%) |
| Charleston, SC | 26.3 mi | $1,844 | +$564 (+44%) |
| Sumter, SC | 57.1 mi | $860 | $-420 (-33%) |
| Orangeburg, SC | 64.5 mi | $855 | $-425 (-33%) |
| Pawleys Island, SC | 65.1 mi | $1,140 | $-140 (-11%) |
| Beaufort, SC | 69 mi | $1,517 | +$237 (+19%) |
| Dalzell, SC | 69.5 mi | $780 | $-500 (-39%) |
Studio rent in Moncks Corner — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Moncks Corner?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Moncks Corner, South Carolina is $1,280 per month. This is +42% below the citywide median of $2,195.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Moncks Corner?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $51,200 ($4,267/month gross), which works out to roughly $24.62/hour at a full-time job.
Is Moncks Corner expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Moncks Corner's studio median of $1,280 is +1% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 49th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Moncks Corner rank for studio rent in South Carolina?
Among the 62 cities in South Carolina with studio data, Moncks Corner ranks #43 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Moncks Corner?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Sumter ($860), Orangeburg ($855), Pawleys Island ($1,140).