Average Rent in North Charleston, SC
14 apartment buildings, 157 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,908/mo
Cheapest
$1,110/mo
Properties
14
Units
157
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 14 properties in North Charleston, SC.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
North Charleston, SC Rent Prices
All 14 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Montague at Park Circle
4501 Mixson Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405, USA
Elite Palmetto Real Estate LLC
6650 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, SC 29406, USA
Atlantic on the Boulevard
2155 Morris Baker Blvd, North Charleston, SC 29406, USA
Atlantic on the Avenue
6880 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, SC 29406, USA
The Factory at Park Circle
4993 O'Hear Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405, USA
The Burke Apartments
1945 Hanahan Rd, North Charleston, SC 29406, USA
MAA Cypress Cove
3590 Mary Ader Ave, Charleston, SC 29414, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montague at Park Circle 4501 Mixson Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405, USA | $1,110 | $1,566 | $2.32 | 4 (80) | 6 |
| 2 | Elite Palmetto Real Estate LLC 6650 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, SC 29406, USA | $1,300 | $2,079 | $2.01 | 4.5 (38) | 7 |
| 3 | Atlantic on the Boulevard 2155 Morris Baker Blvd, North Charleston, SC 29406, USA | $1,379 | $1,736 | $1.69 | 4.2 (225) | 6 |
| 4 | Atlantic on the Avenue 6880 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, SC 29406, USA | $1,395 | $1,700 | $1.75 | 4.1 (244) | 8 |
| 5 | The Factory at Park Circle 4993 O'Hear Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405, USA | $1,435 | $2,088 | $2.47 | 4.2 (135) | 13 |
| 6 | The Burke Apartments 1945 Hanahan Rd, North Charleston, SC 29406, USA | $1,572 | $1,787 | $1.73 | 4 (160) | 17 |
| 7 | MAA Cypress Cove 3590 Mary Ader Ave, Charleston, SC 29414, USA | $1,603 | $1,823 | $1.52 | 4.2 (169) | 14 |
Explore Each Property
Montague at Park Circle
4 (80)4501 Mixson Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405, USA
Elite Palmetto Real Estate LLC
4.5 (38)6650 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, SC 29406, USA
Atlantic on the Boulevard
4.2 (225)2155 Morris Baker Blvd, North Charleston, SC 29406, USA
Atlantic on the Avenue
4.1 (244)6880 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, SC 29406, USA
The Factory at Park Circle
4.2 (135)4993 O'Hear Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405, USA
The Burke Apartments
4 (160)1945 Hanahan Rd, North Charleston, SC 29406, USA
North Charleston, SC Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in North Charleston, SC is $1,908 per month, based on 157 units across 14 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,110 at Montague at Park Circle to $1,700 at Assembly at Park Circle.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,690/mo | $1,435/mo | 20 |
| 1 Bed | $1,798/mo | $1,110/mo | 62 |
| 2 Bed | $2,010/mo | $1,300/mo | 66 |
| 3 Bed | $2,404/mo | $1,900/mo | 9 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in North Charleston, SC, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in North Charleston, SC averages $1,798/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,010/mo. At the local median household income of $62,789, that works out to 36% 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 North Charleston, SC at $1,364/mo. The current tracked market average runs 40% 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 North Charleston, SC while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in North 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
$76,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,908/mo.
Comfortable income
$92,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,110/mo), you need to earn at least $44,000/year.
Median household income in North Charleston, SC is $62,789 , about 31% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in North Charleston, SC
Overall prices in North 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 North Charleston, SC's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,908 |
| Utilities | $530 |
| Groceries | $518 |
| Transportation | $1,264 |
| Healthcare | $617 |
| Other goods and services | $987 |
| Estimated total | $5,825/mo |
Population
117,460
Median household income
$62,789
Census median rent
$1,364/mo
Rent as % of income
31.5%
Median age
34.3
Mean commute
25 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 North Charleston, SC rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs North Charleston, SC | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston, SC | $2,458 | +29% | 16 |
| Columbia, SC | $1,604 | -16% | 10 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in North Charleston, SC?
The average rent in North Charleston, SC is $1,908 per month, based on 157 units across 14 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in North Charleston, SC?
The lowest available rent in North Charleston, SC starts at $1,110 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in North Charleston, SC?
1-bedroom apartments in North Charleston, SC average $1,798/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,110/mo across 62 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in North Charleston, SC?
2-bedroom apartments in North Charleston, SC average $2,010/mo. Units start from $1,300/mo across 66 units currently listed.
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