Rents are 6% below what Seneca's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.
Rent by unit size
These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,401 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 →
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Last updated: August 17, 2026
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Who lives here
Seneca, SC is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 29.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
How Seneca, SC has changed in 5 years
Census figures show median household income at $52,022 today, compared with $48,816 five years earlier. The population has grown by 3.0% since 2021, moving from about 8,734 residents to roughly 8,993. Renters now make up 48.6% of households, compared with 41.2% five years ago.
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Seneca rent by bedroom count
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Last updated: August 17, 2026
The median rent in Seneca is $1,401/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $840/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,060/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $880/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,310/mo.
At 32% of local median household income ($52,022/yr), Seneca ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.2% over the past year.
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At $1,401/mo, rent takes ~32% of Seneca's median household income ($52,022/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.
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