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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, 247 zip codes, and 190 cities with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in South Carolina is $1,855 which represents an increase of 0.9% 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 $2,614. The least expensive metropolitan area in South Carolina to rent places is Union, SC MSA with an average rent of $1,015.

The most expensive county in South Carolina to rent places is Jasper County with an average rent of $2,725. 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 $12,846. 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 $12,846. 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 $1,855.
In comparison, places in the largest county, specifically Charleston, is more expensive, with an average rent of $2,678. 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 $1,852, 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 $1,859. 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 31 2026

Metropolitan Areas in South Carolina

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Hilton Head Island-Beaufort, SC MSA$2,614
Charleston-North Charleston-Summerville, SC MSA$2,542
Chester, SC MSA$1,944
Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill, NC-SC MSA$1,852
Georgetown, SC MSA$1,781
Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, SC MSA$1,753
Myrtle Beach-North Myrtle Beach-Conway, SC MSA$1,701
Columbia, SC MSA$1,637
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC MSA$1,516
Spartanburg, SC MSA$1,481

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Lancaster, SC MSA$1,385
Florence, SC MSA$1,384
Dillon, SC MSA$1,383
Seneca, SC MSA$1,344
Orangeburg, SC MSA$1,333
Walterboro, SC MSA$1,290
Greenwood, SC MSA$1,262
Gaffney, SC MSA$1,208
SC NON MSA$1,070
Union, SC MSA$1,015

Counties in South Carolina

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Jasper County$2,725
Charleston County$2,678
Beaufort County$2,547
Berkeley County$2,236
Dorchester County$2,215
Lancaster County$1,894
Kershaw County$1,842
York County$1,826
Edgefield County$1,825
Greenville County$1,744

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Clarendon County$1,123
Fairfield County$1,043
Chester County$1,041
Union County$1,015
Cherokee County$1,010
Abbeville County$914
Hampton County$900
Bamberg County$875
Barnwell County$750
Allendale County$725

Zip Codes in South Carolina

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

29482$12,846
29451$6,556
29355$4,500
29401$4,305
29466$3,718
29464$3,605
29449$3,599
29429$3,507
29492$3,368
29403$3,240

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

29832$841
29684$833
29332$800
29620$800
29321$795
29817$750
29827$725
29654$708
29709$700
29727$700

Cities in South Carolina

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Sullivans Island, SC$12,846
Isle of Palms, SC$6,556
Kinards, SC$4,500
Daniel Island, SC$4,241
Mount Pleasant, SC$3,643
Hollywood, SC$3,599
Awendaw, SC$3,507
Johns Island, SC$3,160
Hilton Head Island, SC$3,026
Charleston, SC$2,918

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Johnston, SC$841
Starr, SC$833
Abbeville, SC$800
Cross Hill, SC$800
Buffalo, SC$795
Blackville, SC$750
Fairfax, SC$725
Honea Path, SC$708
Mount Croghan, SC$700
Chesterfield, SC$700
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