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Moore

·25th most expensive in South Carolina·Rental market data updated monthly for Moore, SC
Median rent (all units)
$1,737/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.0%
Month-over-Month
+0.3%
vs US Median
-$195
Reported rents
Stable (Monthly)
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Moore · $1,737
More affordable than 58% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo
Affordability
29% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,737/mo, rent takes about 29% of the US median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$69,000/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 $1,737 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 →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of South Carolina

Rent in Moore changed +4.0% over the year to September 2026. Across the 54 South Carolina cities Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.1%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 5 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

Cheaper nearby

Spartanburg, 8 miles away, rents for 21% less ($1,374/mo), about $4,400 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for Moore.

Annual cost
$20,844/yr
At $1,737/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (4.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.0% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.
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At $1,737/mo, how Moore rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

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Moore rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Moore. Click any size for full breakdown.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

The median rent in Moore is $1,737/mo as of October 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 29% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Moore ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $69,000/year (about $33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,737/mo in Moore.

Is rent going up or down in Moore?

Rent in Moore has risen 4.0% over the past year.

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

Moore is in the middle among South Carolina cities for rent, ranking #25 of 62 tracked cities at $1,737/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in Moore changed +4.0%, against a typical +3.1% across the 54 South Carolina cities Zillow tracks.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Moore?

Nearby cities with lower median rent than Moore ($1,737/mo) include Spartanburg ($1,374/mo), Inman ($1,579/mo), and Boiling Springs ($1,595/mo).
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,737/mo, rent takes ~29% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Moore 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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