How much does it cost to rent in Piedmont, SC?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Piedmont, SC is $1,518. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Piedmont cheaper than other South Carolina cities?

Piedmont is among the more affordable cities in South Carolina, ranking #46 out of 67 cities at $1,518/mo.

When was Piedmont rent data last updated?

Piedmont rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

Is Piedmont a renter's market or a landlord's market?

Based on RentDataNow's Rent Market Meter, Piedmont is currently a renter's market. Rents are softening (down 7.1% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage. The meter is derived from rent-price momentum (year-over-year and month-over-month change), not inventory levels.

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Piedmont

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Pop. 5,462·46th most expensive in South Carolina·Piedmont rents have dropped 7.1%, currently a renter's market

Median rent (all units)

$1,518/mo

Year-over-Year

-7.1%

Month-over-Month

+2.5%

vs US Median

-$447

Rising (Monthly)

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Piedmont · $1,518

More affordable than 74% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Affordability

35% of income

MODERATE

0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,518/mo, rent takes about 35% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford

$61,000/yr

Local median income

$52,764/yr

Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Piedmont's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$930

1 BR

$970

2 BR

$1,090

3 BR

$1,350

4 BR+

$1,670

Research median

$1,090/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

$18,216/yr

At $1,518/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Renter's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are softening (down 7.1% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.

Based on rent-price momentum (-7.1% YoY, +2.5% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Piedmont, SC is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 18.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

5,462

Median income

$52,764

Median age

36.8

Renters

29.8%

Age distribution

26.4%

21.7%

21.3%

13.8%

16.8%

Under 1826.4%

18–3421.7%

35–5421.3%

55–6413.8%

65+16.8%

Gender

51.1%

48.9%

Male51.1%

Female48.9%

Race & ethnicity

78.7%

14.6%

White78.7%

Black14.6%

Hispanic1.7%

Asian0.6%

Other4.4%

Education (25+)

21.7%

30.4%

29.3%

18.6%

No HS diploma21.7%

HS diploma30.4%

Some college29.3%

Bachelor's+18.6%

Housing tenure

70.2%

29.8%

Owner70.2%

Renter29.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Piedmont, SC has changed in 5 years

Income

$52,955 → $52,764

down 0.4%

Population

5,581 → 5,462

down 2.1%

Renter share

34.9% → 29.8%

-5.1 pts

Bachelor's+

13.7% → 18.6%

+4.9 pts

Median age

35.5 → 36.8

+1.3 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $52,955 in 2021 to $52,764 more recently. Census counts show Piedmont, SC losing about 119 residents over the five-year window, down 2.1% on net. The renter share has eased from 34.9% to 29.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 13.7% to 18.6% across the same window.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Piedmont on your salary?

At $1,518/mo, how Piedmont rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $83,142/yr · Rent = 21.9% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $59,030/yr · Rent = 30.9% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $67,998/yr · Rent = 26.8% income

affordable

Software Developer

Avg $121,537/yr · Rent = 15% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $155,294/yr · Rent = 11.7% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $55,273/yr · Rent = 33% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $49,905/yr · Rent = 36.5% income

stretched

Electrician

Avg $61,512/yr · Rent = 29.6% income

affordable

By apartment size

Piedmont rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Piedmont, SC

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Piedmont is $1,518/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $930/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,090/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $970/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,350/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($52,764/yr), Piedmont ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 7.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Piedmont an affordable city for renters?

Piedmont is considered moderate for renters. At $1,518/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($52,764/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Piedmont slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Piedmont?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $61,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,518/mo in Piedmont. The local median household income is $52,764/yr, meaning the typical Piedmont household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Piedmont?

Rent in Piedmont has decreased 7.1% over the past year as of July 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

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

Piedmont is one of the more affordable cities in South Carolina for rent, ranking #46 out of 67 tracked cities at $1,518/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Piedmont?

Mauldin is nearby and more affordable at $1,421/mo, which is $97 less than Piedmont.

What percentage of Piedmont residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.8% of Piedmont households are renters, while 70.2% are owner-occupied. Piedmont leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Piedmont rent compare to the national average?

Piedmont's median rent of $1,518/mo is $447 (23%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within South Carolina, it ranks #46 out of 67 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

35%

MODERATE

At $1,518/mo, rent takes ~35% of Piedmont's median household income ($52,764/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Piedmont 35%Benchmark 30%

State income tax3–6.2%

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