City
Average Rent in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston is a city in South Carolina. It ranks #10 out of 193 for places to rent. Charleston is in
the counties of
Berkeley County, Charleston County, Dorchester County and the metropolitan area of
Charleston-North Charleston-Summerville, SC MSA. Dwellsy has rental data for Charleston includes 8 zip codes, no sections, 38 neighborhoods and no rental communities with places to rent.The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Charleston is $2,974 which represents an increase of 2.91% over the same period.
The most expensive zip code in Charleston to rent places is 29401 with an average rent of $4,558. The least expensive zip code in Charleston to rent places is 29405 with an average rent of $1,853.
The most expensive neighborhood in Charleston to rent places is Laurens Place with an average rent of $8,500. The least expensive neighborhood in Charleston to rent places is Magnolia with an average rent of $725.
Rental Price Comparison
The average rent for places in city Charleston currently stands at $2,974.
In comparison, places in the largest zip, specifically 29403, is more expensive, with an average rent of $3,317. This represents a difference of +12% when compared to Charleston.
Meanwhile, in the average state of South Carolina, the average rent for the same type of housing is $1,859, showing a less expensive of -38% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,867. This constitutes a less expensive by -37% when compared to the rent in Charleston.
$2,974
Charleston
VS$3,317
+12%
29403, zip
$1,859
-38%
SC, state
$1,867
-37%
USA, us
Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated June 21 2026
Zip Codes in Charleston, SC
Neighborhoods in Charleston, SC
Top 10 by Average Rent for places
Laurens Place$8,500
Charlestowne$7,482
French Quarter$6,990
Gadsden Green$6,389
Wagener Terrace$5,108
Ansonborough$4,716
Harleston Village$4,578
Radcliffeborough$4,234
Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places
Daniel Island$2,268
Maryville/Ashleyville$2,179
Riverland Terrace$2,060
Cross Creek$1,989
Shadowmoss$1,862
Hampton Park Terrace$1,845
Ardmore/Sherwood Forest$1,712
Sylvan Shores East$1,711
Avondale$1,595
Magnolia$725