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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 23 metropolitan areas in South Carolina, 42 counties, 7 congressional districts, 254 zip codes, and 198 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 0.58% 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 $2,616. The least expensive metropolitan area in South Carolina to rent places is Union, SC MSA with an average rent of $911.

The most expensive county in South Carolina to rent places is Charleston County with an average rent of $2,763. The least expensive county in South Carolina to rent places is Barnwell County with an average rent of $750.

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 29684 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 $13,500. The least expensive city in South Carolina to rent places is Starr, SC with an average rent of $700.

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 $1,657. 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 $1,878, 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 $1,880. This constitutes a more expensive by +1% when compared to the rent in South Carolina.
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Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated July 26 2026

Metropolitan Areas in South Carolina

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Hilton Head Island-Beaufort, SC MSA$2,616
Charleston-North Charleston-Summerville, SC MSA$2,578
Chester, SC MSA$2,002
Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill, NC-SC MSA$1,878
Georgetown, SC MSA$1,805
Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, SC MSA$1,772
Newberry, SC MSA$1,735
Myrtle Beach-North Myrtle Beach-Conway, SC MSA$1,709
Columbia, SC MSA$1,666
Dillon, SC MSA$1,525

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Anderson, SC MSA$1,462
Seneca, SC MSA$1,421
Florence, SC MSA$1,388
Lancaster, SC MSA$1,273
Greenwood, SC MSA$1,247
Orangeburg, SC MSA$1,229
Walterboro, SC MSA$1,141
Gaffney, SC MSA$1,126
SC NON MSA$1,053
Union, SC MSA$911

Counties in South Carolina

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Charleston County$2,763
Jasper County$2,643
Beaufort County$2,592
Berkeley County$2,251
Dorchester County$2,234
Lancaster County$1,889
York County$1,861
Edgefield County$1,837
Kershaw County$1,775
Greenville County$1,769

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Chester County$1,162
Colleton County$1,111
Clarendon County$1,008
Hampton County$1,006
Cherokee County$998
Saluda County$960
Abbeville County$918
Union County$911
Bamberg County$880
Barnwell County$750

Zip Codes in South Carolina

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

29482$13,500
29067$7,895
29451$6,929
29401$5,014
29355$4,500
29492$4,148
29429$3,923
29466$3,876
29464$3,847
29676$3,672

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

29042$858
29070$850
29148$850
29351$837
29332$800
29654$765
29817$750
29832$750
29620$744
29684$700

Cities in South Carolina

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Sullivans Island, SC$13,500
Kershaw, SC$7,895
Isle of Palms, SC$6,929
Daniel Island, SC$5,542
Kinards, SC$4,500
Awendaw, SC$4,011
Mount Pleasant, SC$3,861
Salem, SC$3,672
Johns Island, SC$3,181
Hilton Head Island, SC$3,168

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Denmark, SC$858
Leesville, SC$850
Summerton, SC$850
Joanna, SC$837
Cross Hill, SC$800
Honea Path, SC$765
Blackville, SC$750
Johnston, SC$750
Abbeville, SC$744
Starr, SC$700
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