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Average Rent in South Carolina

South Carolina is a state in United States. It ranks #21 out of 53 for places to rent. Dwellsy has rental data for 23 metropolitan areas in South Carolina, 43 counties, 7 congressional districts, 253 zip codes, and 197 cities with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in South Carolina is $1,860 which represents an increase of 0.67% 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 $2,613. The least expensive metropolitan area in South Carolina to rent places is Union, SC MSA with an average rent of $926.

The most expensive county in South Carolina to rent places is Charleston County with an average rent of $2,737. 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 $13,500. The least expensive zip code in South Carolina to rent places is 29654 with an average rent of $697.

The most expensive city in South Carolina to rent places is Sullivans Island, SC with an average rent of $13,500. The least expensive city in South Carolina to rent places is Honea Path, SC with an average rent of $697.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in state South Carolina currently stands at $1,860.
In comparison, places in the largest county, specifically Richland, is less expensive, with an average rent of $1,648. This represents a difference of -11% 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 $1,872, showing a more expensive of +1% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,877. This constitutes a more expensive by +1% when compared to the rent in South Carolina.
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$1,648
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Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated July 5 2026

Metropolitan Areas in South Carolina

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Hilton Head Island-Beaufort, SC MSA$2,613
Charleston-North Charleston-Summerville, SC MSA$2,564
Chester, SC MSA$1,944
Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill, NC-SC MSA$1,872
Georgetown, SC MSA$1,784
Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, SC MSA$1,769
Myrtle Beach-North Myrtle Beach-Conway, SC MSA$1,706
Newberry, SC MSA$1,668
Columbia, SC MSA$1,659
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC MSA$1,514

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Sumter, SC MSA$1,462
Florence, SC MSA$1,392
Seneca, SC MSA$1,382
Lancaster, SC MSA$1,302
Orangeburg, SC MSA$1,281
Greenwood, SC MSA$1,246
Walterboro, SC MSA$1,165
Gaffney, SC MSA$1,154
SC NON MSA$998
Union, SC MSA$926

Counties in South Carolina

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Charleston County$2,737
Jasper County$2,678
Beaufort County$2,575
Berkeley County$2,234
Dorchester County$2,227
Lancaster County$1,951
York County$1,842
Edgefield County$1,811
Kershaw County$1,802
Greenville County$1,764

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Chester County$1,112
Clarendon County$1,036
Saluda County$1,009
Cherokee County$1,001
Hampton County$933
Union County$926
Abbeville County$924
Bamberg County$881
Barnwell County$750
Allendale County$725

Zip Codes in South Carolina

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

29482$13,500
29067$7,895
29451$6,800
29401$4,734
29355$4,500
29466$3,871
29429$3,823
29464$3,780
29492$3,645
29403$3,383

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

29042$854
29684$833
29332$800
29321$795
29817$750
29832$750
29620$749
29827$725
29709$700
29654$697

Cities in South Carolina

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Sullivans Island, SC$13,500
Kershaw, SC$7,895
Isle of Palms, SC$6,800
Daniel Island, SC$5,018
Kinards, SC$4,500
Awendaw, SC$3,823
Mount Pleasant, SC$3,818
Salem, SC$3,223
Johns Island, SC$3,183
Hilton Head Island, SC$3,100

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Denmark, SC$854
Starr, SC$833
Cross Hill, SC$800
Buffalo, SC$795
Blackville, SC$750
Johnston, SC$750
Abbeville, SC$749
Fairfax, SC$725
Chesterfield, SC$700
Honea Path, SC$697
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