South Carolina 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 South Carolina is $1,800.

Average rent

$1,800

Month-over-month change

$0

Year-over-year change

$0

Available rentals

10,612

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $100 to $28,995.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$055
$50022
$60068
$700194
$800345
$900486
$1,000483
$1,100589
$1,200679
$1,300660
$1,400765
$1,500816
$1,600807
$1,700835
$1,800805
$1,900736
$2,000555
$2,100591
$2,200576
$2,300464
$2,400470
$2,500368
$2,600261
$2,700258
$2,800227
$2,900246
$3,000163
$3,100134
$3,200122
$3,30079
$3,400122
$3,500123
$3,60059
$3,70059
$3,80047
$3,90070
$4,00054
$4,10043
$4,20039
$4,30020
$4,40050
$4,50047
$4,60022
$4,70016
$4,80016
$4,90034
$5,000+313

Average rent price over time

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$1,825$1,800
Feb$1,849$1,800
Mar$1,850$1,800
Apr$1,850$1,825
May$1,859$1,838
Jun$1,875$1,825
Jul$1,889$1,835
Aug$1,860$1,804
Sep$1,825$1,800
Oct$1,800$1,800
Nov$1,800No 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.

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Rent in South Carolina is 10% lower than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in South Carolina?

The average rent in South Carolina is $1,800.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in South Carolina?

The average rent for a studio apartment in South Carolina is $1,323 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in South Carolina?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in South Carolina is $1,325 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in South Carolina?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in South Carolina is $1,475 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in South Carolina?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in South Carolina is $1,895 per month.

6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in South Carolina?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in South Carolina is $7,248 per month.

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

Houses in South Carolina rent between $100 - $28,995 with an average rent of $1,800.

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

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

9. 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.

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

There are currently 10,612 rentals available in South Carolina.

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

The average rent in South Carolina is $1,800 — 10% lower the national average of $2,000.

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