South Carolina rental market

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Last updated August 23, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in South Carolina is $1,850.

Average rent

$1,850

Month-over-month change

$0

Year-over-year change

-$40

Available rentals

8,534

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $100 to $39,000.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$033
$50016
$60054
$700104
$800226
$900370
$1,000330
$1,100412
$1,200532
$1,300529
$1,400594
$1,500600
$1,600637
$1,700698
$1,800697
$1,900674
$2,000474
$2,100509
$2,200480
$2,300435
$2,400422
$2,500314
$2,600235
$2,700208
$2,800172
$2,900233
$3,000148
$3,100108
$3,200108
$3,30064
$3,400109
$3,50096
$3,60038
$3,70045
$3,80040
$3,90075
$4,00046
$4,10022
$4,20032
$4,30014
$4,40051
$4,50048
$4,60010
$4,70029
$4,80027
$4,90056
$5,000+199

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $40 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$1,800$1,825
Feb$1,800$1,849
Mar$1,850$1,850
Apr$1,828$1,850
May$1,885$1,859
Jun$1,899$1,875
Jul$1,897$1,889
Aug$1,895$1,860
Sep$1,891No data
Oct$1,850No data
Nov$1,845No data
Dec$1,800No data

Market temperature

The South Carolina 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 South Carolina is 12% lower than the national average.

South Carolinavs.

$1,850

$2,100

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in South Carolina?

The average rent in South Carolina is $1,850.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in South Carolina?

Houses in South Carolina rent between $100 - $39,000 with an average rent of $1,850.

3. How has the rent in South Carolina changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in South Carolina decreased by $40

4. How much has the rent in South Carolina increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in South Carolina did not change.

5. How many available rentals are there in South Carolina?

There are currently 8,534 rentals available in South Carolina.

6. How do rent prices in South Carolina compare with the national average?

The average rent in South Carolina is $1,850 — 11.9% lower the national average of $2,100.