Charleston, SC rental market

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Last updated August 10, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Charleston, SC is $2,995.

Average rent

$2,995

Month-over-month change

$0

Year-over-year change

+$96

Available rentals

726

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $895 to $13,500.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$8001
$9002
$1,0002
$1,1003
$1,2007
$1,3006
$1,4008
$1,50019
$1,60018
$1,70038
$1,80047
$1,90034
$2,00017
$2,10026
$2,20026
$2,30025
$2,40037
$2,50046
$2,60032
$2,70035
$2,80029
$2,90056
$3,00033
$3,10024
$3,20032
$3,30024
$3,40042
$3,50034
$3,60014
$3,70013
$3,80013
$3,90026
$4,00018
$4,1008
$4,20014
$4,3008
$4,40020
$4,50019
$4,6002
$4,7007
$4,8009
$4,90018
$5,000+108

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $96 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$2,850$2,750
Feb$2,800$2,750
Mar$2,850$2,795
Apr$2,875$2,800
May$3,000$2,800
Jun$3,000$2,900
Jul$2,972$2,995
Aug$2,988$2,999
Sep$2,900No data
Oct$2,800No data
Nov$2,775No data
Dec$2,800No data

Market temperature

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

cool

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Charleston, SC is 43% 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 $2,995.

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

Houses in Charleston, SC rent between $895 - $13,500 with an average rent of $2,995.

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

In the last year, the rent in Charleston, SC increased by $96

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

In the last month, the rent in Charleston, SC did not change.

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

There are currently 726 rentals available in Charleston, SC.

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

The average rent in Charleston, SC is $2,995 — 42.62% higher the national average of $2,100.