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Average Rent in South Carolina

South Carolina is a state in United States. It ranks #20 out of 53 for places to rent. Dwellsy has rental data for 23 metropolitan areas in South Carolina, 42 counties, 7 congressional districts, 254 zip codes, and 198 cities with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in South Carolina is $1,860 which represents an increase of 0.58% over the same period.

The most expensive metropolitan area in South Carolina to rent places is Hilton Head Island-Beaufort, SC MSA with an average rent of $2,616. The least expensive metropolitan area in South Carolina to rent places is Union, SC MSA with an average rent of $914.

The most expensive county in South Carolina to rent places is Charleston County with an average rent of $2,748. The least expensive county in South Carolina to rent places is Allendale County with an average rent of $725.

The most expensive zip code in South Carolina to rent places is 29482 with an average rent of $13,500. The least expensive zip code in South Carolina to rent places is 29709 with an average rent of $700.

The most expensive city in South Carolina to rent places is Sullivans Island, SC with an average rent of $13,500. The least expensive city in South Carolina to rent places is Chesterfield, SC with an average rent of $700.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in state South Carolina currently stands at $1,860.
In comparison, places in the largest county, specifically Richland, is less expensive, with an average rent of $1,649. This represents a difference of -11% 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 $1,874, showing a more expensive of +1% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,877. This constitutes a more expensive by +1% when compared to the rent in South Carolina.
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Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated July 12 2026

Metropolitan Areas in South Carolina

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Hilton Head Island-Beaufort, SC MSA$2,616
Charleston-North Charleston-Summerville, SC MSA$2,570
Chester, SC MSA$1,960
Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill, NC-SC MSA$1,874
Georgetown, SC MSA$1,790
Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, SC MSA$1,771
Myrtle Beach-North Myrtle Beach-Conway, SC MSA$1,708
Newberry, SC MSA$1,687
Columbia, SC MSA$1,660
Dillon, SC MSA$1,518

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Anderson, SC MSA$1,468
Seneca, SC MSA$1,400
Florence, SC MSA$1,390
Lancaster, SC MSA$1,299
Orangeburg, SC MSA$1,268
Greenwood, SC MSA$1,248
Gaffney, SC MSA$1,147
Walterboro, SC MSA$1,128
SC NON MSA$1,005
Union, SC MSA$914

Counties in South Carolina

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Charleston County$2,748
Jasper County$2,662
Beaufort County$2,583
Berkeley County$2,243
Dorchester County$2,228
Lancaster County$1,934
York County$1,849
Edgefield County$1,815
Kershaw County$1,789
Greenville County$1,767

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Chester County$1,124
Clarendon County$1,019
Cherokee County$1,002
Saluda County$992
Hampton County$964
Abbeville County$923
Union County$914
Bamberg County$879
Barnwell County$750
Allendale County$725

Zip Codes in South Carolina

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

29482$13,500
29067$7,895
29451$6,833
29401$4,848
29355$4,500
29429$3,985
29466$3,856
29492$3,842
29464$3,799
29403$3,410

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

29042$854
29684$833
29332$800
29321$795
29817$750
29832$750
29620$744
29827$725
29654$719
29709$700

Cities in South Carolina

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Sullivans Island, SC$13,500
Kershaw, SC$7,895
Isle of Palms, SC$6,833
Daniel Island, SC$5,346
Kinards, SC$4,500
Awendaw, SC$3,985
Mount Pleasant, SC$3,825
Salem, SC$3,395
Johns Island, SC$3,174
Hilton Head Island, SC$3,120

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Denmark, SC$854
Starr, SC$833
Cross Hill, SC$800
Buffalo, SC$795
Blackville, SC$750
Johnston, SC$750
Abbeville, SC$744
Fairfax, SC$725
Honea Path, SC$719
Chesterfield, SC$700
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