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Average Rent in South Carolina

South Carolina is a state in United States. It ranks #15 out of 53 for places to rent. Dwellsy has rental data for 23 metropolitan areas in South Carolina, 44 counties, 7 congressional districts, 217 zip codes, and 160 cities with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in South Carolina is $1,947 which represents an increase of 3.65% over the same period.

The most expensive metropolitan area in South Carolina to rent places is Charleston-North Charleston-Summerville, SC MSA with an average rent of $2,782. The least expensive metropolitan area in South Carolina to rent places is Dillon, SC MSA with an average rent of $690.

The most expensive county in South Carolina to rent places is Charleston County with an average rent of $3,197. The least expensive county in South Carolina to rent places is Allendale County with an average rent of $680.

The most expensive zip code in South Carolina to rent places is 29401 with an average rent of $5,022. The least expensive zip code in South Carolina to rent places is 29146 with an average rent of $550.

The most expensive city in South Carolina to rent places is Charleston, SC with an average rent of $3,703. The least expensive city in South Carolina to rent places is Springfield, SC with an average rent of $550.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in state South Carolina currently stands at $1,947.
In comparison, places in the largest county, specifically Charleston, is more expensive, with an average rent of $3,197. This represents a difference of +64% when compared to South Carolina.
Meanwhile, in the largest msa of Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill, NC-SC MSA, the average rent for the same type of housing is $1,865, showing a less expensive of -4% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $2,003. This constitutes a more expensive by +3% when compared to the rent in South Carolina.
$1,947
South Carolina
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$3,197
+64%
Charleston, county
$1,865
-4%
Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill, NC-SC MSA, msa
$2,003
+3%
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Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated September 24 2023

Metropolitan Areas in South Carolina

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Charleston-North Charleston-Summerville, SC MSA$2,782
Hilton Head Island-Beaufort, SC MSA$2,765
Georgetown, SC MSA$1,978
Myrtle Beach-North Myrtle Beach-Conway, SC MSA$1,952
Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill, NC-SC MSA$1,865
Seneca, SC MSA$1,725
Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, SC MSA$1,693
Spartanburg, SC MSA$1,550
Florence, SC MSA$1,503
Columbia, SC MSA$1,485

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

SC NON MSA$1,378
Sumter, SC MSA$1,332
Gaffney, SC MSA$1,104
Bennettsville, SC MSA$1,100
Newberry, SC MSA$1,045
Greenwood, SC MSA$1,029
Walterboro, SC MSA$946
Union, SC MSA$940
Orangeburg, SC MSA$890
Dillon, SC MSA$690

Counties in South Carolina

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Charleston County$3,197
Jasper County$2,882
Beaufort County$2,757
Berkeley County$2,103
Horry County$1,956
York County$1,943
Dorchester County$1,932
Georgetown County$1,912
Lancaster County$1,885
Oconee County$1,779

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Cherokee County$994
Orangeburg County$973
Union County$940
Clarendon County$906
Colleton County$883
Dillon County$806
McCormick County$731
Barnwell County$725
Bamberg County$700
Allendale County$680

Zip Codes in South Carolina

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

29401$5,022
29403$4,109
29464$3,674
29412$3,528
29696$3,500
29466$3,361
29920$3,330
29928$3,247
29926$3,161
29450$3,148

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

29161$717
29856$700
29105$700
29042$700
29810$680
29164$650
29574$650
29817$600
29565$600
29146$550

Cities in South Carolina

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Charleston, SC$3,703
Mount Pleasant, SC$3,560
West Union, SC$3,500
Saint Helena Island, SC$3,330
Hilton Head Island, SC$3,226
Huger, SC$3,148
Salem, SC$3,000
Ridgeville, SC$3,000
Hardeeville, SC$2,935
Isle of Palms, SC$2,867

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Timmonsville, SC$717
Windsor, SC$700
Denmark, SC$700
Monetta, SC$700
Allendale, SC$680
Wagener, SC$650
Mullins, SC$650
Blackville, SC$600
Latta, SC$600
Springfield, SC$550
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