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

29401$4,558
29492$3,461
29403$3,317
29455$3,229
29412$3,089
29414$2,175
29407$1,882
29405$1,853

Neighborhoods in Charleston, SC

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places