The South Carolina rental market
South Carolina tracks median rent across 67 cities, ranging from Gaffney at $1,047/mo to Hilton Head Island at $2,938/mo. The state average of $1,690/mo runs about 14% below the national median of $1,962/mo.
Across South Carolina cities, rents are rising, changing an average of +3.5% over the past year. 11 of 69 tracked cities are priced above the national median, while 58 fall below it. The largest rental markets are Charleston, Columbia, North Charleston.
South Carolina rent questions
What is the average rent in South Carolina?
The average median rent across 67 tracked cities in South Carolina is $1,690/mo, about 14% below the national median of $1,962/mo.
Which South Carolina city has the highest rent?
Hilton Head Island has the highest median rent in South Carolina at $2,938/mo.
Which South Carolina city has the most affordable rent?
Gaffney is the most affordable tracked city in South Carolina, with a median rent of $1,047/mo.
Are rents rising or falling in South Carolina?
Across South Carolina cities, median rents are rising, changing an average of +3.5% over the past year.
How does South Carolina rent compare to the rest of the country?
11 of 69 tracked South Carolina cities have a median rent above the national median of $1,962/mo, and 58 fall below it.
What are the largest rental markets in South Carolina?
By population, the largest rental markets in South Carolina are Charleston, Columbia, North Charleston. Each has its own rent data, trends, and ZIP-level breakdowns on RentDataNow.