Last updated May 21, 2026
Average Rent in South Carolina (2026)
Average rent across South Carolina is $2,122/mo as of May 2026, based on 510 units tracked daily across 5 cities and 29 apartment communities. Rents are up $474 (29.8%) compared to 30 days ago. Prices range from $750 to $6,000.
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South Carolina Rent by City
Cities ranked by tracked inventory depth, biggest first. Prices come from our proprietary data sourcing, refreshed daily.
| City | Avg Rent | 30d Change | Units | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | $2,465 | -$31 | 213 | $1,600 |
| North Charleston | $1,908 | +$2 | 157 | $1,110 |
| Columbia | $1,604 | +$10 | 89 | $750 |
| Mt Pleasant | $2,377 | -$29 | 41 | $1,863 |
| North Augusta | $1,735 | +$147 | 8 | $1,454 |
Which South Carolina Cities Are Getting Cheaper?
30-day percent change in asking rent across South Carolina cities. Green bars dropped, red bars rose. Showing the 5 biggest movers.
Rent by Bedroom Type
Average rent in South Carolina broken down by apartment size. Only bedroom buckets with 100+ tracked units are shown so every row is backed by meaningful sample size.
| Type | Avg Rent | From | Up To | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $1,994 | $750 | $4,904 | 231 |
| 2 Bedroom | $2,277 | $850 | $3,788 | 188 |
3 bedroom buckets hidden with fewer than 100 tracked units.
South Carolina Rent Trend Over Time
Average rent trend across all tracked South Carolina apartments.
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What is the average rent in South Carolina?
The average rent in South Carolina is $2,122 per month as of May 2026, based on 510 units tracked across 5 cities.
Which South Carolina city has the cheapest rent?
North Augusta has the lowest average rent in South Carolina at $1,735 per month, with units starting from $1,454.
Are rents going up or down in South Carolina?
Rents in South Carolina have increased by $474 (29.8%) over the last 30 days.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in South Carolina?
The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in South Carolina is $1,994 per month, with 231 units available.
What is the most expensive city in South Carolina?
Charleston is the most expensive city in South Carolina with an average rent of $2,465 per month.
How many apartments are available in South Carolina?
We track 510 individual units across 29 apartment communities in 5 South Carolina cities. Prices are updated daily.
What is the average rent for a studio in South Carolina?
Studio data is currently being collected.
How often are South Carolina rent prices updated?
Our proprietary data sourcing refreshes real asking prices every morning. All South Carolina rent data is updated daily, giving you the most current pricing available.