Charleston, SC rental market

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Last updated October 20, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Charleston, SC is $2,933.

Average rent

$2,933

Month-over-month change

+$53

Year-over-year change

+$83

Available rentals

745

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $850 to $22,000.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$8001
$9002
$1,0003
$1,1007
$1,2007
$1,30011
$1,40012
$1,50017
$1,60024
$1,70019
$1,80035
$1,90044
$2,00031
$2,10032
$2,20032
$2,30028
$2,40032
$2,50035
$2,60035
$2,70040
$2,80042
$2,90049
$3,00039
$3,10030
$3,20025
$3,30016
$3,40033
$3,50035
$3,60017
$3,70015
$3,80013
$3,90022
$4,00019
$4,10016
$4,20015
$4,3004
$4,40016
$4,50016
$4,6006
$4,7006
$4,8005
$4,90013
$5,000+108

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $83 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$2,750$2,775
Feb$2,750$2,700
Mar$2,795$2,800
Apr$2,800$2,895
May$2,800$2,850
Jun$2,900$2,895
Jul$2,995$3,000
Aug$2,999$2,903
Sep$2,850$2,900
Oct$2,850$2,900
Nov$2,819No data
Dec$2,800No data

Market temperature

The Charleston, SC rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Charleston, SC is 47% higher than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Charleston, SC?

The average rent in Charleston, SC is $2,933.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Charleston, SC?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Charleston, SC is $1,924 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Charleston, SC?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Charleston, SC is $1,950 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Charleston, SC?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Charleston, SC is $2,534 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Charleston, SC?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Charleston, SC is $3,000 per month.

6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Charleston, SC?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Charleston, SC is $7,650 per month.

7. How much does it cost to rent a house in Charleston, SC?

Houses in Charleston, SC rent between $850 - $22,000 with an average rent of $2,933.

8. How has the rent in Charleston, SC changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Charleston, SC increased by $83

9. How much has the rent in Charleston, SC increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Charleston, SC increased by $53

10. How many available rentals are there in Charleston, SC?

There are currently 745 rentals available in Charleston, SC.

11. How do rent prices in Charleston, SC compare with the national average?

The average rent in Charleston, SC is $2,933 — 46.65% higher the national average of $2,000.

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