Studio Apartment Rent in Seneca, SC
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Seneca, South Carolina as of October 2026. That's +42% lower than the citywide median of $1,458 and +35% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Seneca
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 Seneca
Compare Seneca's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in South Carolina
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gaffney | $740 |
| 2 | Camden | $750 |
| 3 | Dalzell | $780 |
| 4 | North Augusta | $780 |
| 5 | Greenwood | $785 |
| 6 | Anderson | $815 |
| 7 | Seneca (this page) | $840 |
| 8 | Orangeburg | $855 |
| 9 | Sumter | $860 |
| 10 | Aiken | $885 |
| 11 | Lancaster | $910 |
| 12 | Florence | $913 |
| 13 | Central | $930 |
| 14 | Pendleton | $930 |
| 15 | Piedmont | $930 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in South Carolina
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Pleasant | $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
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Seneca.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Seneca |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clemson, SC | 8.2 mi | $1,100 | +$260 (+31%) |
| Central, SC | 9.9 mi | $930 | +$90 (+11%) |
| Pendleton, SC | 15 mi | $930 | +$90 (+11%) |
| Easley, SC | 26.9 mi | $965 | +$125 (+15%) |
| Piedmont, SC | 33.2 mi | $930 | +$90 (+11%) |
| Greenville, SC | 39.3 mi | $1,181 | +$341 (+41%) |
| Travelers Rest, SC | 43.8 mi | $970 | +$130 (+15%) |
| Mauldin, SC | 44.1 mi | $1,320 | +$480 (+57%) |
| Taylors, SC | 46.6 mi | $1,160 | +$320 (+38%) |
| Simpsonville, SC | 46.9 mi | $1,450 | +$610 (+73%) |
| Greer, SC | 49.6 mi | $1,205 | +$365 (+43%) |
| Sylva, NC | 49.7 mi | $970 | +$130 (+15%) |
Studio rent in Seneca — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Seneca?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Seneca, South Carolina is $840 per month. This is +42% below the citywide median of $1,458.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Seneca?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $33,600 ($2,800/month gross), which works out to roughly $16.15/hour at a full-time job.
Is Seneca expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Seneca's studio median of $840 is +35% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 12th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Seneca rank for studio rent in South Carolina?
Among the 62 cities in South Carolina with studio data, Seneca ranks #7 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Seneca?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Seneca.