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
Neighborhoods in Charleston, SC
Top 10 by Average Rent for places
Laurens Place$8,500
Gadsden Green$6,500
French Quarter$6,196
Ansonborough$5,563
Charlestowne$5,394
Wagener Terrace$5,341
Harleston Village$4,481
Radcliffeborough$4,107
Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places
East Side$2,311
Moreland$2,300
Daniel Island$2,173
Cross Creek$2,033
Hampton Park Terrace$1,950
Sylvan Shores East$1,799
Creek Point$1,784
Ardmore/Sherwood Forest$1,650
Avondale$1,595
Magnolia$775