Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Charleston, SC?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 23.1% of gross income.
Charleston rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (South Carolina state estimate).
About rent and a pharmacist salary
Pharmacist pay covers comfortable rent in nearly every US city. At the national-average pharmacist salary, the 30% rule supports about $3,319 a month in rent — above median rent in all but a handful of high-cost coastal metros.
Cheaper rent nearby
These South Carolina cities have lower median rent than Charleston, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
Compare with full rent data for Charleston
View full rent data for Charleston, SC →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Charleston, SC?
Median rent in Charleston is $2,245 a month. A typical pharmacist in South Carolina earns about $116,820 a year, which makes that rent 23.1% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Charleston?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in South Carolina (~$116,820/yr) supports up to $2,921 a month in rent. Charleston's current median rent is $2,245/mo, which leaves a $676/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Charleston?
At an hourly equivalent of about $56 an hour, a pharmacist in South Carolina works roughly 40 hours a month to cover Charleston's median rent of $2,245.
Where is rent cheaper than Charleston for a pharmacist?
Nearby South Carolina cities with lower median rent include Moncks Corner ($2,244/mo), Bluffton ($2,233/mo), Pawleys Island ($2,225/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.