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Moore

·35th most expensive in South Carolina·Rental market data updated monthly for Moore, SC
Median rent (all units)
$1,643/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.4%
Month-over-Month
-0.5%
vs US Median
-$319
Falling (Monthly)
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Moore · $1,643
More affordable than 66% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
27% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,643/mo, rent takes about 27% of the US median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$66,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Moore's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,360
1 BR
$1,410
2 BR
$1,560
3 BR
$1,920
4 BR+
$2,100
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,560/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,643 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 →

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$19,716/yr
At $1,643/mo median
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Rents are softening (down 2.4% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.4% YoY, -0.5% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Moore is $1,643/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,360/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,560/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,410/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,920/mo.

At 27% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Moore ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.4% over the past year.

FAQ

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Is Moore an affordable city for renters?

Moore is considered affordable for renters. At $1,643/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Moore falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Moore?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,643/mo in Moore.

Is rent going up or down in Moore?

Rent in Moore has decreased 2.4% over the past year as of August 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

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

Moore is middle-of-the-pack for South Carolina for rent, ranking #35 out of 67 tracked cities at $1,643/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Moore?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Moore ($1,643/mo): Spartanburg ($1,372/mo), Boiling Springs ($1,634/mo), Inman ($1,639/mo).

How does Moore rent compare to the national average?

Moore's median rent of $1,643/mo is $319 (16%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within South Carolina, it ranks #35 out of 67 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,643/mo, rent takes ~27% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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