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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, 43 counties, 7 congressional districts, 251 zip codes, and 194 cities with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in South Carolina is $1,857 which represents an increase of 0.98% 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 $2,617. The least expensive metropolitan area in South Carolina to rent places is Union, SC MSA with an average rent of $1,011.

The most expensive county in South Carolina to rent places is Jasper County with an average rent of $2,729. 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 $12,893. The least expensive zip code in South Carolina to rent places is 29654 with an average rent of $699.

The most expensive city in South Carolina to rent places is Sullivans Island, SC with an average rent of $12,893. The least expensive city in South Carolina to rent places is Honea Path, SC with an average rent of $699.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in state South Carolina currently stands at $1,857.
In comparison, places in the largest county, specifically Charleston, is more expensive, with an average rent of $2,683. This represents a difference of +45% 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 $1,854, 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 $1,861. 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 June 7 2026

Metropolitan Areas in South Carolina

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Hilton Head Island-Beaufort, SC MSA$2,617
Charleston-North Charleston-Summerville, SC MSA$2,545
Chester, SC MSA$1,950
Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill, NC-SC MSA$1,854
Georgetown, SC MSA$1,780
Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, SC MSA$1,758
Myrtle Beach-North Myrtle Beach-Conway, SC MSA$1,701
Columbia, SC MSA$1,639
Newberry, SC MSA$1,520
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC MSA$1,515

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Dillon, SC MSA$1,392
Florence, SC MSA$1,382
Lancaster, SC MSA$1,375
Seneca, SC MSA$1,352
Orangeburg, SC MSA$1,311
Walterboro, SC MSA$1,285
Greenwood, SC MSA$1,269
Gaffney, SC MSA$1,201
SC NON MSA$1,091
Union, SC MSA$1,011

Counties in South Carolina

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Jasper County$2,729
Charleston County$2,683
Beaufort County$2,552
Berkeley County$2,238
Dorchester County$2,218
Lancaster County$1,903
Kershaw County$1,842
Edgefield County$1,829
York County$1,828
Greenville County$1,749

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Clarendon County$1,115
Chester County$1,054
Fairfield County$1,041
Union County$1,011
Cherokee County$1,008
Abbeville County$914
Hampton County$900
Bamberg County$880
Barnwell County$750
Allendale County$725

Zip Codes in South Carolina

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

29482$12,893
29451$6,600
29355$4,500
29401$4,350
29466$3,762
29464$3,624
29429$3,487
29449$3,453
29492$3,437
29403$3,261

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

29832$841
29684$833
29332$800
29620$800
29321$795
29817$750
29827$725
29709$700
29727$700
29654$699

Cities in South Carolina

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Sullivans Island, SC$12,893
Isle of Palms, SC$6,600
Kinards, SC$4,500
Daniel Island, SC$4,461
Mount Pleasant, SC$3,671
Awendaw, SC$3,487
Hollywood, SC$3,453
Johns Island, SC$3,169
Hilton Head Island, SC$3,023
Charleston, SC$2,927

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
Mount Croghan, SC$700
Chesterfield, SC$700
Honea Path, SC$699
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