Studio Apartment Rent in Mount Pleasant, SC
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina as of October 2026. That's +10% lower than the citywide median of $2,441 and +69% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Mount Pleasant
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 Mount Pleasant
Compare Mount Pleasant'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 (this page) | $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 Mount Pleasant.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Mount Pleasant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston, SC | 11.7 mi | $1,844 | $-341 (-16%) |
| Hanahan, SC | 13.6 mi | $1,490 | $-695 (-32%) |
| Goose Creek, SC | 14.2 mi | $1,500 | $-685 (-31%) |
| North Charleston, SC | 16.3 mi | $1,433 | $-752 (-34%) |
| Ladson, SC | 22.2 mi | $1,580 | $-605 (-28%) |
| Moncks Corner, SC | 25 mi | $1,280 | $-905 (-41%) |
| Summerville, SC | 26.7 mi | $1,517 | $-668 (-31%) |
| Beaufort, SC | 65.9 mi | $1,517 | $-668 (-31%) |
| Pawleys Island, SC | 66.5 mi | $1,140 | $-1,045 (-48%) |
| Murrells Inlet, SC | 72.2 mi | $1,270 | $-915 (-42%) |
| Hilton Head Island, SC | 77.8 mi | $1,705 | $-480 (-22%) |
| Surfside Beach, SC | 79.9 mi | $1,270 | $-915 (-42%) |
Studio rent in Mount Pleasant — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Mount Pleasant?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina is $2,185 per month. This is +10% below the citywide median of $2,441.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Mount Pleasant?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $87,400 ($7,283/month gross), which works out to roughly $42.02/hour at a full-time job.
Is Mount Pleasant expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Mount Pleasant's studio median of $2,185 is +69% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 93th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Mount Pleasant rank for studio rent in South Carolina?
Among the 62 cities in South Carolina with studio data, Mount Pleasant ranks #62 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Mount Pleasant?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Charleston ($1,844), Hanahan ($1,490), Goose Creek ($1,500).