South Carolina Fair Market Rents 2026
HUD Fair Market Rent data for South Carolina (SC). Average 1-bedroom rent: $748/mo. Average 2-bedroom rent: $932/mo.
Avg 1BR Rent
$748/mo
Avg 2BR Rent
$932/mo
Median Income
$52,788
Tenant Rights
3/10
Rent is Generally Affordable
At the median income of $52,788/year, the 30% rule suggests spending up to $1,320/mo on rent. The average 2BR rent of $932/mo is within this threshold.
Renter Statistics
30.2% of households in South Carolina are renters.
South Carolina Metro Areas
| Metro Area | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | Vacancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston-North Charleston | $766 | $923 | $1,159 | 7% |
| Columbia | $644 | $771 | $927 | 8.2% |
| Greenville-Anderson | $604 | $722 | $872 | 6.2% |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton | $829 | $997 | $1,244 | 5.5% |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach | $698 | $827 | $983 | 6.4% |
South Carolina Counties - Fair Market Rents
| County | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | Income | Burden |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone County | $828 | $1,016 | $1,250 | $1,584 | $69,691 | 21.5% |
| Moore County | $814 | $1,025 | $1,277 | $1,494 | $85,262 | 18.0% |
| King County | $966 | $1,156 | $1,464 | $1,772 | $71,867 | 24.4% |
| Owen County | $638 | $818 | $1,010 | $1,292 | $56,158 | 21.6% |
| Price County | $686 | $874 | $1,081 | $1,269 | $52,476 | 24.7% |
| Floyd County | $660 | $805 | $1,029 | $1,206 | $46,898 | 26.3% |
| Ford County | $591 | $752 | $942 | $1,143 | $60,784 | 18.6% |
| Craig County | $594 | $754 | $924 | $1,157 | $49,210 | 22.5% |
| Greene County | $550 | $670 | $801 | $1,022 | $42,011 | 22.9% |
| Cherokee County | $532 | $655 | $782 | $972 | $36,967 | 25.4% |
| Turner County | $503 | $640 | $811 | $962 | $54,319 | 17.9% |
| Sullivan County | $411 | $510 | $609 | $791 | $30,305 | 24.1% |
| Baker County | $476 | $588 | $710 | $900 | $43,401 | 19.6% |
| Jefferson County | $517 | $616 | $776 | $909 | $36,646 | 25.4% |
| Clay County | $460 | $590 | $752 | $880 | $37,039 | 24.4% |
| Reed County | $548 | $678 | $803 | $1,063 | $55,615 | 17.3% |
| Grant County | $519 | $663 | $841 | $1,009 | $49,008 | 20.6% |
| Butler County | $518 | $637 | $773 | $987 | $51,440 | 18.0% |
| Union County | $420 | $512 | $654 | $791 | $40,122 | 19.6% |
| Logan County | $468 | $570 | $695 | $881 | $46,010 | 18.1% |
| Fulton County | $471 | $590 | $743 | $874 | $35,903 | 24.8% |
| Campbell County | $496 | $616 | $767 | $947 | $46,391 | 19.8% |
| Madison County | $496 | $607 | $775 | $917 | $52,434 | 17.7% |
| Douglas County | $537 | $650 | $804 | $1,036 | $48,403 | 19.9% |
| Sharp County | $460 | $546 | $672 | $826 | $44,138 | 18.3% |
| Hill County | $531 | $658 | $838 | $977 | $45,985 | 21.9% |
| Iredell County | $441 | $532 | $643 | $813 | $43,559 | 17.7% |
| Mason County | $517 | $643 | $799 | $962 | $46,000 | 20.8% |
| Ross County | $576 | $698 | $878 | $1,076 | $44,285 | 23.8% |
| Knox County | $561 | $704 | $846 | $1,049 | $53,397 | 19.0% |
| Jerome County | $527 | $660 | $825 | $996 | $37,792 | 26.2% |
| Keith County | $411 | $526 | $646 | $789 | $33,042 | 23.5% |
| Marion County | $524 | $655 | $773 | $1,032 | $42,569 | 21.8% |
| Jasper County | $474 | $584 | $725 | $874 | $34,678 | 25.1% |
| Warren County | $547 | $697 | $884 | $1,038 | $43,239 | 24.5% |
| Wayne County | $586 | $691 | $848 | $1,098 | $44,882 | 22.7% |
| Carter County | $391 | $500 | $596 | $749 | $36,454 | 19.6% |
| Fayette County | $536 | $662 | $827 | $1,054 | $52,058 | 19.1% |
| Russell County | $465 | $570 | $681 | $872 | $42,129 | 19.4% |
| Harrison County | $553 | $704 | $882 | $1,081 | $41,212 | 25.7% |
| Nash County | $562 | $672 | $830 | $995 | $56,648 | 17.6% |
| Wilson County | $412 | $500 | $627 | $754 | $41,712 | 18.0% |
| Mitchell County | $533 | $638 | $766 | $999 | $43,238 | 21.3% |
| Hall County | $569 | $687 | $877 | $1,008 | $43,390 | 24.3% |
| Gordon County | $463 | $580 | $710 | $871 | $41,884 | 20.3% |
| Crawford County | $532 | $668 | $837 | $1,034 | $43,905 | 22.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in South Carolina?
The 2026 statewide average rent in South Carolina is $748/mo for a 1-bedroom and $932/mo for a 2-bedroom.
What percentage of people rent in South Carolina?
Approximately 30.2% of households in South Carolina are renters.
How strong are tenant rights in South Carolina?
South Carolina has a tenant rights score of 3/10. This indicates relatively limited renter protections.