Average Rent in South Carolina

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Current Versus Historical South Carolina Rents

South Carolina rentals average $1,550 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,693 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,895, or roughly $1 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in November 2024, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $599 (-21.94%) year-over-year from $2,730 to $2,131. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $701 (52.35%) year-over-year from $1,338 to $2,039. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $973 (70.70%) year-over-year from $1,377 to $2,350. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $335 (17.96%) year-over-year from $1,865 to $2,200. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $207 (8.39%) year-over-year from $2,463 to $2,670. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.
Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 24.05% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 20.53% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 15.57% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.01% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.11% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Nov 2024 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR $2.16 $2,039 $1,338 (52.35%) $1,256 (62.34%)
2 BR $1.49 $2,350 $1,377 (70.70%) $1,375 (70.95%)
3 BR $1.26 $2,200 $1,865 (17.96%) $1,608 (36.82%)
4+ BR $1.04 $2,670 $2,463 (8.39%) $2,078 (28.47%)

Historical Rents in South Carolina

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Top Cities Near South Carolina

There are a total of 32 cities nearby South Carolina. The average rent in South Carolina is currently $1,950 per month. A total of 11 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Fayetteville, NC, with an average rent of $1,395, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near South Carolina is New Smyrna Beach, FL. Monthly rents here are on average $3,550 per month.

Let's compare South Carolina's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 17.70% more expensive. Two bedrooms in South Carolina are about 6.57% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 1.75% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 32 total cities near South Carolina in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Fayetteville, NC N/A $800 $1,050 $1,395
Athens-Clarke County, GA N/A $1,250 $1,490 $1,800
Redan, GA N/A N/A $1,573 $1,818
Kannapolis, NC N/A N/A $1,295 $1,838
Mooresville, NC N/A $1,165 $1,500 $1,855
Concord, NC N/A $950 $1,273 $1,910
McDonough, GA N/A N/A $1,399 $1,950
Charlotte, NC $2,500 $1,566 $1,850 $2,055
Alpharetta, GA N/A $1,834 $2,000 $2,873
Johns Creek, GA N/A $1,604 $1,911 $2,995

Top Neighborhoods Near South Carolina

There are a total of 9 neighborhoods in or near South Carolina. Some of these neighborhoods include Terry Sanford, Westover, and Seventy-First. We've included all of these top 9 neighborhoods in or near South Carolina in the following chart.

The average rent for these 9 neighborhoods in or near South Carolina is currently around $1,945 per month. A total of 4 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only five neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,945. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than South Carolina's average rent, which is only $1,895. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near South Carolina, Terry Sanford has the most affordable average rent at $1,323 per month. Whereas, at $3,795 average rent per month, North Buckhead is the most expensive neighborhood in or near South Carolina. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Terry Sanford, Fayetteville, NC N/A $750 $1,030 $1,323
Westover, Fayetteville, NC N/A $775 $1,163 $1,350
Seventy-First, Fayetteville, NC N/A $825 $995 $1,395
Riverside, Jacksonville, FL $1,073 $1,175 $1,513 $1,400
Deltona Lakes, Deltona, FL N/A N/A $1,500 $1,945
Midtown, Atlanta, GA $1,408 $1,890 $2,750 $2,300
Jacksonville Beach, FL N/A $1,800 $2,000 $2,698
Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta, GA $1,830 $2,142 $2,993 $2,943
North Buckhead, Atlanta, GA N/A $1,900 $3,150 $3,795

Top Counties Near South Carolina

There are a total of 9 counties located by South Carolina. Some of these counties include Gaston, NC, Clarke, GA, and York, SC. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,000. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. A total of 13 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Cumberland, NC. It's average rent per month is $1,400. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,700, Fayette, GA is the most expensive county by South Carolina.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in South Carolina is 20.94% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in South Carolina is 11.71% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Gaston, NC N/A $1,040 $1,263 $1,595
Clarke, GA N/A $1,250 $1,490 $1,800
York, SC N/A $1,371 $1,595 $1,895
Newton, GA N/A $2,877 $1,383 $1,900
Cabarrus, NC N/A $950 $1,295 $1,950
Walton, GA N/A $1,350 $1,848 $1,995
Barrow, GA N/A N/A $1,350 $2,000
Union, NC N/A $925 $1,723 $2,100
Mecklenburg, NC $2,499 $1,556 $1,850 $2,100
Jackson, GA N/A N/A $1,675 $2,247

Top Zipcodes Near South Carolina

There are a total of 45 zipcodes in or near South Carolina. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,073. A total of 9 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 32608, Gainesville, FL at $1,500 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,800 per month is 30342, Sandy Springs, GA.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near South Carolina is $1,331 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,700 per month. Which comes out to $1 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 10 zipcodes in South Carolina. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
30318, Atlanta, GA $1,497 $1,643 $2,490 $2,450
30309, Atlanta, GA $1,332 $1,890 $2,750 $2,402
30024, Gwinnett County, GA N/A $1,521 $1,920 $2,675
32256, Jacksonville, FL N/A $1,173 $1,598 $1,793
30328, Sandy Springs, GA $1,420 $1,546 $1,934 $2,000
30080, Smyrna, GA N/A $1,540 $1,813 $2,350
32218, Jacksonville, FL N/A N/A $1,600 $1,975
30058, DeKalb County, GA N/A N/A $1,410 $1,910
28208, Charlotte, NC N/A $1,397 $1,498 $1,795
27519, Cary, NC N/A $1,572 $2,043 $2,350

Frequently Asked Questions - South Carolina Average Rents

What is the average rent price in South Carolina?
The average monthly rental price for South Carolina apartments for rent is approximately $1,895. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do South Carolina rent prices drop in winter?
Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in South Carolina.
How much is a studio apartment in South Carolina?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 0 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in South Carolina.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in South Carolina?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,550 and an average price per square feet of $2.16. There are a total of 6 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in South Carolina.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in South Carolina?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,495 and an average price per square feet of $1.49. There are a total of 39 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in South Carolina.
How have rent prices in South Carolina changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in South Carolina can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.22%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.52%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.71%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.18% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in South Carolina?
A reasonable rent price in South Carolina is around $1,516/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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