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Travelers Rest

Pop. 8,370·15th most expensive in South Carolina·Travelers Rest rents are up 8.4% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,884/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.4%
Month-over-Month
-4.2%
vs US Median
-$78
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Travelers Rest · $1,884
More expensive than 51% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
41% of income
STRETCHED
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,884/mo, rent takes about 41% of the local median household income, well above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$75,000/yr
Local median income
$54,583/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Travelers Rest's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$970
1 BR
$1,000
2 BR
$1,110
3 BR
$1,360
4 BR+
$1,620
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,110/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,884 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 →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$22,608/yr
At $1,884/mo median
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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 (+8.4% YoY, -4.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Travelers Rest, SC is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 42.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,370
Median income
$54,583
Median age
22
Renters
40.1%
Age distribution
21.8%
39.2%
16.3%
15.8%
Under 1821.8%
18–3439.2%
35–5416.3%
55–646.9%
65+15.8%
Gender
46%
54%
Male46%
Female54%
Race & ethnicity
70%
16.3%
White70%
Black16.3%
Hispanic7.1%
Asian0.6%
Other5.9%
Education (25+)
14.5%
32.3%
42.5%
No HS diploma10.8%
HS diploma14.5%
Some college32.3%
Bachelor's+42.5%
Housing tenure
59.9%
40.1%
Owner59.9%
Renter40.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Travelers Rest, SC has changed in 5 years

Income
$36,495 → $54,583
up 49.6%
Population
7,670 → 8,370
up 9.1%
Renter share
47.4% → 40.1%
-7.3 pts
Bachelor's+
37.8% → 42.5%
+4.7 pts
Median age
21.4 → 22
+0.6 yrs

Median household income grew from $36,495 to $54,583 between 2021 and 2024, a 49.6% shift. Headcount in the area went from 7,670 to 8,370 between 2021 and 2024, a 9.1% change. About 40.1% of households rent today, against 47.4% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 37.8% to 42.5%.

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Travelers Rest rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Travelers Rest, SC

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Travelers Rest is $1,884/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $970/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,110/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,000/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,360/mo.

At 41% of local median household income ($54,583/yr), Travelers Rest ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Travelers Rest an affordable city for renters?

Travelers Rest is considered stretched for renters. At $1,884/mo, rent takes approximately 41% of the local median household income ($54,583/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Travelers Rest significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

How much income do you need to rent in Travelers Rest?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $75,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,884/mo in Travelers Rest. The local median household income is $54,583/yr, meaning the typical Travelers Rest household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Travelers Rest?

Rent in Travelers Rest has increased 8.4% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Travelers Rest rent compare to other cities in South Carolina?

Travelers Rest is one of the pricier cities in South Carolina for rent, ranking #15 out of 67 tracked cities at $1,884/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Travelers Rest?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Travelers Rest ($1,884/mo): Taylors ($1,348/mo), Greenville ($1,571/mo), Easley ($1,605/mo).

What percentage of Travelers Rest residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 40.1% of Travelers Rest households are renters, while 59.9% are owner-occupied. Travelers Rest leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Travelers Rest rent compare to the national average?

Travelers Rest's median rent of $1,884/mo is $78 (4%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within South Carolina, it ranks #15 out of 67 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
41%
STRETCHED

At $1,884/mo, rent takes ~41% of Travelers Rest's median household income ($54,583/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Travelers Rest 41%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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