City

Average Rent in Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston is a city in South Carolina. It ranks #10 out of 190 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, 37 neighborhoods and no rental communities with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Charleston is $2,869 which represents a decrease of -2.21% over the same period.

The most expensive zip code in Charleston to rent places is 29401 with an average rent of $4,017. The least expensive zip code in Charleston to rent places is 29405 with an average rent of $1,821.

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 $775.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in city Charleston currently stands at $2,869.
In comparison, places in the largest zip, specifically 29403, is more expensive, with an average rent of $3,131. This represents a difference of +9% when compared to Charleston.
Meanwhile, in the average state of South Carolina, the average rent for the same type of housing is $1,850, showing a less expensive of -36% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,848. This constitutes a less expensive by -36% when compared to the rent in Charleston.
$2,869
Charleston
VS
$3,131
+9%
29403, zip
$1,850
-36%
SC, state
$1,848
-36%
USA, us

Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated May 3 2026

Zip Codes in Charleston, SC

29401$4,017
29492$3,811
29455$3,362
29403$3,131
29412$3,045
29414$2,278
29407$1,916
29405$1,821

Neighborhoods in Charleston, SC

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places