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North Augusta

Pop. 25,653·37th most expensive in South Carolina·North Augusta rents are up 9.6% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,637/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.6%
Month-over-Month
+4.3%
vs US Median
-$325
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North Augusta · $1,637
More affordable than 66% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
44/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 3% above what North Augusta's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent
$1,637/mo
Expected by trend
$1,589/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$780
1 BR
$940
2 BR
$1,060
3 BR
$1,390
4 BR+
$1,700
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,060/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,637 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: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$19,644/yr
At $1,637/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.6% YoY, +4.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

North Augusta, SC is majority owner-occupied, 36.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,653
Median income
$86,092
Median age
42.3
Renters
29.5%
Age distribution
20.7%
18.3%
28.4%
13.9%
18.7%
Under 1820.7%
18–3418.3%
35–5428.4%
55–6413.9%
65+18.7%
Gender
48.7%
51.3%
Male48.7%
Female51.3%
Race & ethnicity
71.8%
16.4%
White71.8%
Black16.4%
Hispanic7.8%
Asian1.2%
Other2.7%
Education (25+)
22.1%
34.8%
36.7%
No HS diploma6.5%
HS diploma22.1%
Some college34.8%
Bachelor's+36.7%
Housing tenure
70.5%
29.5%
Owner70.5%
Renter29.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2023 vs 2026

How North Augusta, SC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,229 → $1,637
up 33.2%
Income
$72,202 → $86,092
up 19.2%
Population
24,013 → 25,653
up 6.8%
Renter share
30.3% → 29.5%
-0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
36.6% → 36.7%
+0.1 pts
Median age
41.7 → 42.3
+0.6 yrs

Rent in North Augusta, SC has increased 33.2% since 2023, going from about $1,229 per month to roughly $1,637 today. On the earnings side, the typical household in North Augusta, SC now reports about $86,092, up from $72,202 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 14.0 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 24,013 to 25,653 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.8% change. For context, the 2023 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and North Augusta, SC reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in North Augusta is $1,637/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $780/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,060/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $940/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,390/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($86,092/yr), North Augusta ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is North Augusta an affordable city for renters?

North Augusta is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,637/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($86,092/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. North Augusta falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in North Augusta?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $65,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,637/mo in North Augusta. The local median household income is $86,092/yr, meaning the typical North Augusta household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in North Augusta?

Rent in North Augusta has increased 9.6% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does North Augusta rent compare to other cities in South Carolina?

North Augusta is middle-of-the-pack for South Carolina for rent, ranking #37 out of 67 tracked cities at $1,637/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than North Augusta?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than North Augusta ($1,637/mo): Augusta ($1,378/mo), Aiken ($1,414/mo).

What percentage of North Augusta residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.5% of North Augusta households are renters, while 70.5% are owner-occupied. North Augusta leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does North Augusta rent compare to the national average?

North Augusta's median rent of $1,637/mo is $325 (17%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within South Carolina, it ranks #37 out of 67 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,637/mo, rent takes ~23% of North Augusta's median household income ($86,092/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

North Augusta 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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