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Average Rent in South Carolina

South Carolina is a state in United States. It ranks #20 out of 53 for places to rent. Dwellsy has rental data for 24 metropolitan areas in South Carolina, 43 counties, 7 congressional districts, 249 zip codes, and 191 cities with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in South Carolina is $1,853 which represents an increase of 0.91% over the same period.

The most expensive metropolitan area in South Carolina to rent places is Hilton Head Island-Beaufort, SC MSA with an average rent of $2,617. The least expensive metropolitan area in South Carolina to rent places is Union, SC MSA with an average rent of $1,057.

The most expensive county in South Carolina to rent places is Jasper County with an average rent of $2,720. The least expensive county in South Carolina to rent places is Allendale County with an average rent of $725.

The most expensive zip code in South Carolina to rent places is 29482 with an average rent of $12,286. The least expensive zip code in South Carolina to rent places is 29727 with an average rent of $700.

The most expensive city in South Carolina to rent places is Sullivans Island, SC with an average rent of $12,286. The least expensive city in South Carolina to rent places is Chesterfield, SC with an average rent of $700.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in state South Carolina currently stands at $1,853.
In comparison, places in the largest county, specifically Charleston, is more expensive, with an average rent of $2,672. This represents a difference of +44% when compared to South Carolina.
Meanwhile, in the largest msa of Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill, NC-SC MSA, the average rent for the same type of housing is $1,848, showing a less expensive of from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,856. This constitutes a more expensive by when compared to the rent in South Carolina.
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Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated May 24 2026

Metropolitan Areas in South Carolina

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Hilton Head Island-Beaufort, SC MSA$2,617
Charleston-North Charleston-Summerville, SC MSA$2,540
Chester, SC MSA$1,934
Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill, NC-SC MSA$1,848
Georgetown, SC MSA$1,787
Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, SC MSA$1,753
Myrtle Beach-North Myrtle Beach-Conway, SC MSA$1,700
Columbia, SC MSA$1,632
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC MSA$1,518
Spartanburg, SC MSA$1,481

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Orangeburg, SC MSA$1,354
Dillon, SC MSA$1,350
Seneca, SC MSA$1,330
Newberry, SC MSA$1,327
Walterboro, SC MSA$1,306
Greenwood, SC MSA$1,248
Gaffney, SC MSA$1,213
Bennettsville, SC MSA$1,200
SC NON MSA$1,098
Union, SC MSA$1,057

Counties in South Carolina

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Jasper County$2,720
Charleston County$2,672
Beaufort County$2,544
Berkeley County$2,240
Dorchester County$2,214
Lancaster County$1,870
Kershaw County$1,837
Edgefield County$1,830
York County$1,820
Greenville County$1,742

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Clarendon County$1,155
Union County$1,057
Fairfield County$1,043
Chester County$1,019
Cherokee County$1,008
Abbeville County$1,002
Hampton County$867
Bamberg County$867
Barnwell County$750
Allendale County$725

Zip Codes in South Carolina

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

29482$12,286
29451$6,500
29355$4,500
29401$4,217
29466$3,696
29449$3,599
29464$3,576
29492$3,451
29429$3,403
29403$3,204

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

29847$850
29042$838
29684$833
29332$800
29321$795
29817$750
29654$732
29827$725
29709$700
29727$700

Cities in South Carolina

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Sullivans Island, SC$12,286
Isle of Palms, SC$6,500
Kinards, SC$4,500
Daniel Island, SC$4,419
Mount Pleasant, SC$3,613
Hollywood, SC$3,599
Awendaw, SC$3,403
Johns Island, SC$3,186
Hilton Head Island, SC$3,014
Edisto Island, SC$2,900

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Trenton, SC$850
Denmark, SC$838
Starr, SC$833
Cross Hill, SC$800
Buffalo, SC$795
Blackville, SC$750
Honea Path, SC$732
Fairfax, SC$725
Mount Croghan, SC$700
Chesterfield, SC$700
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