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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, 45 counties, 7 congressional districts, 249 zip codes, and 190 cities with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in South Carolina is $1,849 which represents an increase of 1.3% 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 $2,634. The least expensive metropolitan area in South Carolina to rent places is Bennettsville, SC MSA with an average rent of $1,031.

The most expensive county in South Carolina to rent places is Jasper County with an average rent of $2,686. 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 $10,641. The least expensive zip code in South Carolina to rent places is 29654 with an average rent of $693.

The most expensive city in South Carolina to rent places is Sullivans Island, SC with an average rent of $10,641. The least expensive city in South Carolina to rent places is Honea Path, SC with an average rent of $693.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in state South Carolina currently stands at $1,849.
In comparison, places in the largest county, specifically Charleston, is more expensive, with an average rent of $2,663. 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 $1,837, showing a less expensive of -1% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,847. This constitutes a less 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 April 26 2026

Metropolitan Areas in South Carolina

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Hilton Head Island-Beaufort, SC MSA$2,634
Charleston-North Charleston-Summerville, SC MSA$2,541
Chester, SC MSA$1,846
Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill, NC-SC MSA$1,837
Georgetown, SC MSA$1,819
Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, SC MSA$1,759
Myrtle Beach-North Myrtle Beach-Conway, SC MSA$1,694
Columbia, SC MSA$1,615
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC MSA$1,522
Spartanburg, SC MSA$1,490

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Sumter, SC MSA$1,360
Seneca, SC MSA$1,313
Walterboro, SC MSA$1,260
Gaffney, SC MSA$1,246
SC NON MSA$1,202
Greenwood, SC MSA$1,201
Union, SC MSA$1,191
Dillon, SC MSA$1,129
Newberry, SC MSA$1,122
Bennettsville, SC MSA$1,031

Counties in South Carolina

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Jasper County$2,686
Charleston County$2,663
Beaufort County$2,530
Berkeley County$2,282
Dorchester County$2,193
Edgefield County$1,900
Georgetown County$1,827
York County$1,812
Kershaw County$1,785
Greenville County$1,749

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Bamberg County$1,042
Fairfield County$1,038
Cherokee County$1,008
Chester County$967
Dillon County$935
McCormick County$900
Marlboro County$863
Barnwell County$825
Hampton County$800
Allendale County$725

Zip Codes in South Carolina

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

29482$10,641
29451$6,500
29487$4,000
29401$3,984
29492$3,894
29466$3,709
29449$3,599
29464$3,540
29455$3,419
29403$3,111

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

29512$863
29847$850
29321$825
29918$800
29536$758
29817$750
29827$725
29709$700
29727$700
29654$693

Cities in South Carolina

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Sullivans Island, SC$10,641
Isle of Palms, SC$6,500
Daniel Island, SC$5,670
Wadmalaw Island, SC$4,000
Hollywood, SC$3,599
Mount Pleasant, SC$3,586
Johns Island, SC$3,419
Edisto Island, SC$3,020
Hilton Head Island, SC$2,936
Ridgeville, SC$2,893

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Bennettsville, SC$863
Trenton, SC$850
Buffalo, SC$825
Estill, SC$800
Dillon, SC$758
Blackville, SC$750
Fairfax, SC$725
Mount Croghan, SC$700
Chesterfield, SC$700
Honea Path, SC$693
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