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Orangeburg

Pop. 13,253·62nd most expensive in South Carolina·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,268/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.6%
Month-over-Month
-1.2%
vs US Median
-$697
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Orangeburg · $1,268
More affordable than 89% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
39% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,268/mo, rent takes about 39% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$51,000/yr
Local median income
$38,635/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Orangeburg's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$855
1 BR
$890
2 BR
$1,030
3 BR
$1,280
4 BR+
$1,485
Research median
$1,030/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$15,216/yr
At $1,268/mo median
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.6% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.6% YoY, -1.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Orangeburg, SC is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 26.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,253
Median income
$38,635
Median age
36.4
Renters
55.4%
Age distribution
18.5%
30.5%
19.1%
12.7%
19.3%
Under 1818.5%
18–3430.5%
35–5419.1%
55–6412.7%
65+19.3%
Gender
47.4%
52.6%
Male47.4%
Female52.6%
Race & ethnicity
20.5%
73.7%
White20.5%
Black73.7%
Hispanic0.8%
Asian1.1%
Other3.9%
Education (25+)
17.6%
29.1%
27%
26.3%
No HS diploma17.6%
HS diploma29.1%
Some college27%
Bachelor's+26.3%
Housing tenure
44.6%
55.4%
Owner44.6%
Renter55.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Orangeburg, SC has changed in 5 years

Income
$28,597 → $38,635
up 35.1%
Population
12,779 → 13,253
up 3.7%
Renter share
55.3% → 55.4%
+0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
28.4% → 26.3%
-2.1 pts

Census figures show median household income at $38,635 today, compared with $28,597 five years earlier. Census counts show Orangeburg, SC adding about 474 residents over the five-year window, up 3.7% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 28.4% to 26.3% across the same window.

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By apartment size

Orangeburg rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Orangeburg, SC

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Orangeburg is $1,268/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $855/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,030/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $890/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,280/mo.

At 39% of local median household income ($38,635/yr), Orangeburg ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Orangeburg an affordable city for renters?

Orangeburg is considered moderate for renters. At $1,268/mo, rent takes approximately 39% of the local median household income ($38,635/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Orangeburg slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Orangeburg?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $51,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,268/mo in Orangeburg. The local median household income is $38,635/yr, meaning the typical Orangeburg household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Orangeburg?

Rent in Orangeburg has decreased 0.6% over the past year as of July 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Which Orangeburg neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Orangeburg are 29115 ($1,096/mo), and 29118 ($1,399/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Orangeburg is $1,268/mo.

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

Orangeburg is one of the more affordable cities in South Carolina for rent, ranking #62 out of 67 tracked cities at $1,268/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Orangeburg?

Forest Acres is nearby and more affordable at $1,193/mo, which is $75 less than Orangeburg.

What percentage of Orangeburg residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 55.4% of Orangeburg households are renters, while 44.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Orangeburg has a strong rental market.

How does Orangeburg rent compare to the national average?

Orangeburg's median rent of $1,268/mo is $697 (35%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within South Carolina, it ranks #62 out of 67 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
39%
MODERATE

At $1,268/mo, rent takes ~39% of Orangeburg's median household income ($38,635/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Orangeburg 39%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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