County

Average Rent in Charleston County

Charleston is a county in South Carolina. It ranks #1 out of 43 for places to rent. Charleston County is in
the congressional districts of
District 01, District 06 and
the metropolitan area of
Charleston-North Charleston-Summerville, SC MSA. Dwellsy has rental data for Charleston County includes 13 cities and 23 zip codes with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Charleston County is $2,709 which represents an increase of 1.31% over the same period.

The most expensive city in Charleston County to rent places is Sullivans Island, SC with an average rent of $13,500. The least expensive city in Charleston County to rent places is Mc Clellanville, SC with an average rent of $1,830.

The most expensive zip code in Charleston County to rent places is 29482 with an average rent of $13,500. The least expensive zip code in Charleston County to rent places is 29406 with an average rent of $1,748.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in county Charleston currently stands at $2,709.
In comparison, places in the largest city, specifically Charleston, is more expensive, with an average rent of $2,974. This represents a difference of +10% 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 -31% 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 -31% when compared to the rent in Charleston.
$2,709
Charleston
VS
$2,974
+10%
Charleston, city
$1,859
-31%
SC, state
$1,867
-31%
USA, us

Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated June 21 2026

Zip Codes in Charleston County

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

29482$13,500
29451$6,700
29401$4,558
29466$3,815
29464$3,686
29429$3,680
29403$3,317
29455$3,229
29412$3,089
29449$3,081

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

29414$2,175
29483$2,171
29420$2,126
29487$1,999
29456$1,955
29407$1,882
29405$1,853
29418$1,834
29458$1,830
29406$1,748