County

Average Rent in Charleston County

Charleston is a county in South Carolina. It ranks #2 out of 42 for places to rent. Charleston County is in
the congressional districts of
District 01, District 06 and
the metropolitan area of
Charleston-North Charleston-Summerville, SC MSA. Dwellsy has rental data for Charleston County includes 13 cities and 23 zip codes with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Charleston County is $2,678 which represents an increase of 0.05% over the same period.

The most expensive city in Charleston County to rent places is Sullivans Island, SC with an average rent of $12,846. The least expensive city in Charleston County to rent places is Mc Clellanville, SC with an average rent of $1,831.

The most expensive zip code in Charleston County to rent places is 29482 with an average rent of $12,846. The least expensive zip code in Charleston County to rent places is 29406 with an average rent of $1,751.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in county Charleston currently stands at $2,678.
In comparison, places in the largest city, specifically Charleston, is more expensive, with an average rent of $2,918. This represents a difference of +9% when compared to Charleston.
Meanwhile, in the average state of South Carolina, the average rent for the same type of housing is $1,855, showing a less expensive of -31% 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 less expensive by -31% when compared to the rent in Charleston.
$2,678
Charleston
VS
$2,918
+9%
Charleston, city
$1,855
-31%
SC, state
$1,859
-31%
USA, us

Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated May 31 2026

Zip Codes in Charleston County

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

29482$12,846
29451$6,556
29401$4,305
29466$3,718
29464$3,605
29449$3,599
29429$3,507
29403$3,240
29455$3,160
29412$3,089

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

29410$2,220
29414$2,189
29483$2,156
29420$2,087
29456$1,956
29407$1,867
29405$1,855
29458$1,831
29418$1,813
29406$1,751