Average Rent in Charleston, SC
20 apartment buildings, 249 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in Charleston, SCCheapest
$1,235/mo
Summit Place
Properties
20
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Units
249
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 20 properties in Charleston, SC.
Average rent trend, last 3 months
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Charleston, SC Rent Prices
All 20 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Summit Place
530 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA
400 Meeting
400 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA
Meeting Street Lofts
601 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA
Hoffler Place
595 King St Suite 131, Charleston, SC 29403, USA
MAA Cypress Cove
3590 Mary Ader Ave, Charleston, SC 29414, USA
Overlook Point
174 Overlook Pt Pl, Charleston, SC 29492, USA
MAA James Island
550 Harbor Cove Ln, Charleston, SC 29412, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Summit Place 530 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA | $1,235 | $1,553 | -- | 4.4 (278) | 10 |
| 2 | 400 Meeting 400 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA | $1,355 as of Aug 15 | $1,380 | $4.60/ft² | 4.1 (108) | 2 |
| 3 | Meeting Street Lofts 601 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA | $1,440 | $2,230 | $3.02/ft² | 3.9 (235) | 37 |
| 4 | Hoffler Place 595 King St Suite 131, Charleston, SC 29403, USA | $1,596 as of Aug 31 | $1,596 | $1.41/ft² | 4.4 (235) | 1 |
| 5 | MAA Cypress Cove 3590 Mary Ader Ave, Charleston, SC 29414, USA | $1,613 | $1,968 | $1.72/ft² | 4.2 (169) | 10 |
| 6 | Overlook Point 174 Overlook Pt Pl, Charleston, SC 29492, USA | $1,688 as of Oct 3 | $1,932 | $1.90/ft² | 4.6 (266) | 15 |
| 7 | MAA James Island 550 Harbor Cove Ln, Charleston, SC 29412, USA | $1,748 | $2,225 | $2.29/ft² | 4.5 (189) | 10 |
Rent & Price History by Building
Compare apartment listings by price, bedrooms, and neighborhood.
Summit Place
4.4 (278)530 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA
400 Meeting
4.1 (108)400 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA
Meeting Street Lofts
3.9 (235)601 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA
Hoffler Place
4.4 (235)595 King St Suite 131, Charleston, SC 29403, USA
MAA Cypress Cove
4.2 (169)3590 Mary Ader Ave, Charleston, SC 29414, USA
Overlook Point
4.6 (266)174 Overlook Pt Pl, Charleston, SC 29492, USA
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Charleston, SC neighborhoods
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Charleston, SC Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Charleston, SC is $2,517 per month, based on 249 units across 20 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,235 at Summit Place to $4,230 at Atlantic Nowell Creek.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,964/mo | $1,440/mo | 35 |
| 1 Bed | $2,184/mo | $1,613/mo | 89 |
| 2 Bed | $2,956/mo | $1,950/mo | 82 |
| 3 Bed | $3,482/mo | $2,283/mo | 26 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Building Economics
How much do Charleston, SC apartments earn?
The 6 buildings we can estimate generate about $3.3M in rental revenue per month ($40M a year). Estimated from each building's unit-level listing and leasing activity.
| Building | Est. Monthly Revenue | Asking / Leased | Est. Occupancy | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Meeting Street Lofts | $745K/mo | $2,230 / $2,387 | 89% | 349 |
| 2.Riverland Woods | $632K/mo | $2,250 / $2,291 | 96% | 288 |
| 3.The Charleigh | $581K/mo | $3,380 / $3,027 | 96% | 200 |
| 4.Overlook Point | $518K/mo | $1,932 / $1,933 | 95% | 283 |
| 5.MAA Cypress Cove | $455K/mo | $1,943 / $1,799 | 96% | 263 |
| 1 more estimated building | $416K/mo |
Research estimates from listing activity, not operator financials. Asking is the average listed rent; leased is the average rent at which units left the market. Click any building for the full revenue breakdown and methodology.
Market Context
Who rents in Charleston, SC, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Charleston, SC averages $2,184/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,956/mo. At the local median household income of $90,038, that works out to 34% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Charleston, SC at $1,632/mo. The current tracked market average runs 54% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Charleston, SC while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Charleston, SC?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$101,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,517/mo.
Comfortable income
$121,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,235/mo), you need to earn at least $49,000/year.
Median household income in Charleston, SC is $90,038 , about 25% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Charleston, SC
Overall prices in Charleston, SC runs above the national average by about 1% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 101.1, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Charleston, SC's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,517 |
| Utilities | $530 |
| Groceries | $518 |
| Transportation | $1,264 |
| Healthcare | $617 |
| Other goods and services | $987 |
| Estimated total | $6,434/mo |
Population
152,014
Median household income
$90,038
Census median rent
$1,632/mo
Census rent burden
31.4%
Median age
36.1
Mean commute
24 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in South Carolina
How Charleston, SC rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Charleston, SC | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville, SC | $1,746 | -31% | -1.6% | 15 |
| North Charleston, SC | $1,985 | -21% | -2.7% | 13 |
| Summerville, SC | $1,833 | -27% | -4.2% | 12 |
| Rock Hill, SC | $1,478 | -41% | +0.1% | 10 |
| Columbia, SC | $2,101 | -17% | -2.5% | 8 |
| MT Pleasant, SC | $2,637 | +5% | -16.7% | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Charleston, SC?
The average rent in Charleston, SC is $2,517 per month, based on 249 units across 20 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Charleston, SC?
The median asking rent in Charleston, SC is $2,385 per month, computed from 249 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $2,517/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Charleston, SC?
The lowest available rent in Charleston, SC starts at $1,235 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Charleston, SC?
1-bedroom apartments in Charleston, SC average $2,184/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,613/mo across 89 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Charleston, SC?
2-bedroom apartments in Charleston, SC average $2,956/mo. Units start from $1,950/mo across 82 units currently listed.
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