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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, 256 zip codes, and 199 cities with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in South Carolina is $1,861 which represents an increase of 0.63% 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 $2,619. The least expensive metropolitan area in South Carolina to rent places is Union, SC MSA with an average rent of $902.

The most expensive county in South Carolina to rent places is Charleston County with an average rent of $2,766. The least expensive county in South Carolina to rent places is Bamberg County with an average rent of $883.

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 29684 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 Starr, SC with an average rent of $700.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in state South Carolina currently stands at $1,861.
In comparison, places in the largest county, specifically Richland, is less expensive, with an average rent of $1,662. 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 $1,880, 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 $1,883. 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 August 2 2026

Metropolitan Areas in South Carolina

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Hilton Head Island-Beaufort, SC MSA$2,619
Charleston-North Charleston-Summerville, SC MSA$2,579
Chester, SC MSA$2,030
Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill, NC-SC MSA$1,880
Georgetown, SC MSA$1,810
Newberry, SC MSA$1,802
Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, SC MSA$1,775
Myrtle Beach-North Myrtle Beach-Conway, SC MSA$1,708
Columbia, SC MSA$1,672
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC MSA$1,517

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Anderson, SC MSA$1,461
Seneca, SC MSA$1,434
Florence, SC MSA$1,391
Lancaster, SC MSA$1,280
Greenwood, SC MSA$1,248
Orangeburg, SC MSA$1,207
Walterboro, SC MSA$1,146
Gaffney, SC MSA$1,113
SC NON MSA$1,046
Union, SC MSA$902

Counties in South Carolina

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Charleston County$2,766
Jasper County$2,624
Beaufort County$2,601
Berkeley County$2,258
Dorchester County$2,240
Lancaster County$1,873
York County$1,864
Edgefield County$1,850
Kershaw County$1,781
Greenville County$1,772

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Chester County$1,192
Colleton County$1,106
Hampton County$1,033
Cherokee County$998
Clarendon County$996
Saluda County$946
Barnwell County$925
Union County$902
Abbeville County$892
Bamberg County$883

Zip Codes in South Carolina

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

29482$13,500
29067$7,895
29451$7,000
29401$5,078
29355$4,500
29492$4,289
29466$3,928
29429$3,926
29464$3,875
29676$3,767

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

29070$850
29148$850
29520$844
29351$823
29332$800
29654$784
29817$750
29832$750
29620$736
29684$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$7,000
Daniel Island, SC$5,614
Kinards, SC$4,500
Awendaw, SC$4,032
Mount Pleasant, SC$3,899
Salem, SC$3,767
Hilton Head Island, SC$3,195
Johns Island, SC$3,178

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Leesville, SC$850
Summerton, SC$850
Cheraw, SC$844
Joanna, SC$823
Cross Hill, SC$800
Honea Path, SC$784
Blackville, SC$750
Johnston, SC$750
Abbeville, SC$736
Starr, SC$700
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