Studio Apartment Rent in Travelers Rest, SC
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Travelers Rest, South Carolina as of October 2026. That's +46% lower than the citywide median of $1,787 and +25% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Travelers Rest
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 Travelers Rest
Compare Travelers Rest's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in South Carolina
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
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Travelers Rest.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Travelers Rest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylors, SC | 8 mi | $1,160 | +$190 (+20%) |
| Greer, SC | 12.3 mi | $1,205 | +$235 (+24%) |
| Greenville, SC | 14.7 mi | $1,181 | +$211 (+22%) |
| Lyman, SC | 17.8 mi | $1,320 | +$350 (+36%) |
| Easley, SC | 19.2 mi | $965 | $-5 (-1%) |
| Mauldin, SC | 21 mi | $1,320 | +$350 (+36%) |
| Hendersonville, NC | 22.5 mi | $1,290 | +$320 (+33%) |
| Duncan, SC | 22.8 mi | $1,280 | +$310 (+32%) |
| Piedmont, SC | 23.9 mi | $930 | $-40 (-4%) |
| Inman, SC | 24.1 mi | $1,030 | +$60 (+6%) |
| Simpsonville, SC | 25.5 mi | $1,450 | +$480 (+49%) |
| Fletcher, NC | 27.1 mi | $1,350 | +$380 (+39%) |
Studio rent in Travelers Rest — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Travelers Rest?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Travelers Rest, South Carolina is $970 per month. This is +46% below the citywide median of $1,787.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Travelers Rest?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $38,800 ($3,233/month gross), which works out to roughly $18.65/hour at a full-time job.
Is Travelers Rest expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Travelers Rest's studio median of $970 is +25% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 24th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Travelers Rest rank for studio rent in South Carolina?
Among the 62 cities in South Carolina with studio data, Travelers Rest ranks #20 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Travelers Rest?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Easley ($965), Piedmont ($930).