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Taylors

Pop. 24,505·57th most expensive in South Carolina·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,372/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.1%
Month-over-Month
-0.7%
vs US Median
-$593
Falling (Monthly)
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Taylors · $1,372
More affordable than 83% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
75/100
Good value
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Rents are 13% below what Taylors's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,372/mo
Expected by trend
$1,571/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,160
1 BR
$1,200
2 BR
$1,330
3 BR
$1,630
4 BR+
$1,950
Research median
$1,330/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
$16,464/yr
At $1,372/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.1% YoY, -0.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Taylors, SC is majority owner-occupied, 46.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,505
Median income
$77,144
Median age
37.5
Renters
25.9%
Age distribution
22.3%
24.9%
25.1%
12.1%
15.6%
Under 1822.3%
18–3424.9%
35–5425.1%
55–6412.1%
65+15.6%
Gender
50.4%
49.6%
Male50.4%
Female49.6%
Race & ethnicity
68.6%
13.2%
White68.6%
Black11.5%
Hispanic13.2%
Asian5.3%
Other1.5%
Education (25+)
19.5%
27%
46.8%
No HS diploma6.6%
HS diploma19.5%
Some college27%
Bachelor's+46.8%
Housing tenure
74.1%
25.9%
Owner74.1%
Renter25.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Taylors, SC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,017 → $1,372
up 34.9%
Income
$62,989 → $77,144
up 22.5%
Population
23,348 → 24,505
up 5.0%
Renter share
23.7% → 25.9%
+2.2 pts
Bachelor's+
38.2% → 46.8%
+8.6 pts
Median age
38.4 → 37.5
-0.9 yrs

Five years ago, renters in Taylors, SC paid around $1,017 a month. That figure now sits near $1,372, up 34.9% from the 2021 baseline. Census figures show median household income at $77,144 today, compared with $62,989 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show Taylors, SC adding about 1,157 residents over the five-year window, up 5.0% on net. The renter share has risen from 23.7% to 25.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 38.2% to 46.8% across the same window. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Taylors rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Taylors, SC

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Taylors is $1,372/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,160/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,330/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,200/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,630/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($77,144/yr), Taylors ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Taylors an affordable city for renters?

Taylors is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,372/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($77,144/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Taylors falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Taylors?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,372/mo in Taylors. The local median household income is $77,144/yr, meaning the typical Taylors household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Taylors?

Rent in Taylors has increased 1.1% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

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

Taylors is one of the more affordable cities in South Carolina for rent, ranking #57 out of 67 tracked cities at $1,372/mo.

What percentage of Taylors residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 25.9% of Taylors households are renters, while 74.1% are owner-occupied. Taylors leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Taylors rent compare to the national average?

Taylors's median rent of $1,372/mo is $593 (30%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within South Carolina, it ranks #57 out of 67 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,372/mo, rent takes ~21% of Taylors's median household income ($77,144/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Taylors 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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