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 $2,650 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 January 2025, median rents have fallen substantiallyover the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $1,684 (-61.59%) year-over-year from $2,734 to $1,050. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $387 (-28.96%) year-over-year from $1,337 to $950. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $346 (-23.99%) year-over-year from $1,441 to $1,095. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $106 (5.69%) year-over-year from $1,866 to $1,973. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $168 (6.93%) year-over-year from $2,427 to $2,595. 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 down by 22.72% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 27.57% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 29.20% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 8.48% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.13% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jan 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$2.16	$950	$1,337 (-28.96%)	$1,265 (-24.90%)
2 BR	$1.65	$1,095	$1,441 (-23.99%)	$1,372 (-20.21%)
3 BR	$1.36	$1,973	$1,866 (5.69%)	$1,731 (13.93%)
4+ BR	$1.06	$2,595	$2,427 (6.93%)	$2,297 (12.99%)

Historical Rents in South Carolina

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Top Cities Near South Carolina

There are a total of 29 cities nearby South Carolina. The average rent in South Carolina is currently $1,998 per month. A total of 10 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Leesburg, FL, with an average rent of $1,379, 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 $3,800 per month.

Let's compare South Carolina's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 8.03% more expensive. Two bedrooms in South Carolina are about 13.00% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 5.54% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 29 total cities near South Carolina in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$825	$1,040	$1,395
Athens-Clarke County, GA	N/A	$1,250	$1,400	$1,600
Mooresville, NC	N/A	$1,311	$1,619	$1,998
Sandy Springs, GA	$1,520	$1,560	$1,918	$2,032
Charlotte, NC	$2,499	$1,566	$1,863	$2,045
Atlanta, GA	$1,625	$1,795	$2,490	$2,400
Roswell, GA	N/A	$3,249	$2,000	$2,595
Johns Creek, GA	N/A	$1,534	$1,771	$2,673
Alpharetta, GA	N/A	$1,886	$2,000	$3,125
North Atlanta, GA	N/A	$1,700	$1,915	$3,500

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 Riverside. 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 $2,000 per month. A total of 4 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only five neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,000. 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 $1,200 per month. Whereas, at $3,970 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	$725	$995	$1,200
Westover, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$750	$1,100	$1,343
Riverside, Jacksonville, FL	N/A	$1,100	$1,550	$1,400
Seventy-First, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$838	$985	$1,475
Deltona Lakes, Deltona, FL	N/A	N/A	$1,595	$2,000
Midtown, Atlanta, GA	$1,750	$1,900	$2,600	$2,290
Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta, GA	N/A	$2,148	$2,910	$2,609
Jacksonville Beach, FL	N/A	$1,675	$1,995	$2,648
North Buckhead, Atlanta, GA	N/A	$2,098	$3,825	$3,970

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 Catawba, NC. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,047. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. A total of 14 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 $2,975, Fayette, GA is the most expensive county by South Carolina.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in South Carolina is 14.49% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in South Carolina is 10.00% 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	$1,035	$1,273	$1,595
Clarke, GA	N/A	$1,250	$1,400	$1,600
Catawba, NC	N/A	$1,250	$1,225	$1,785
Newton, GA	N/A	$1,650	$1,325	$1,813
York, SC	N/A	$1,371	$1,595	$1,895
Cabarrus, NC	N/A	$1,073	$1,350	$1,985
Mecklenburg, NC	$2,499	$1,565	$1,895	$2,100
Barrow, GA	N/A	N/A	$1,295	$2,100
Union, NC	N/A	$1,050	$2,048	$2,200
Jackson, GA	N/A	N/A	$1,800	$2,300

Top Zipcodes Near South Carolina

There are a total of 34 zipcodes in or near South Carolina. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,030. A total of 12 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 32207, Jacksonville, FL at $1,398 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,795 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 $1,477 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,800 per month. Which comes out to $2 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	$1,522	$1,610	$2,500	$2,390
30309, Atlanta, GA	$1,750	$1,898	$2,697	$2,250
30024, Gwinnett County, GA	N/A	$1,610	$1,805	$2,695
32256, Jacksonville, FL	N/A	$1,150	$1,550	$1,695
30328, Sandy Springs, GA	$1,520	$1,623	$2,060	$2,060
30080, Smyrna, GA	N/A	$1,500	$1,998	$2,500
32218, Jacksonville, FL	N/A	N/A	$1,600	$1,920
28208, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,095	$1,850	$1,725
27519, Cary, NC	N/A	$1,526	$2,248	$2,295
28269, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,370	$1,698	$2,000

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 4 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 $1,500 and an average price per square feet of $1.65. There are a total of 33 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 -0.62%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.29%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.24%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06% 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.