Last updated on June 20, 2026

Average rent in
Anderson, SC

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Anderson, SC rent slipped 3.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,325/month. Rent is down modestly from the recent peak of $1,595 in March 2026, and month over month rent also eased 1.4%.

  • Anderson sits 32.0% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a lower-cost option for renters in a smaller market with 58 total rentals.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Anderson run around $2,148/month, 1-bedrooms around $950/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,100/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,695/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,195/month. This range reflects the diversity of rental options across bedroom sizes.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The studio segment in Anderson rose 86.2% year over year, contrasting with a 12.2% decline for 4+ bedroom units and moderate increases for 1-bed and 2-bed units. These shifts diverge from the overall citywide rent decline of 3.8%.

Median rent

Median rent in Anderson

$1,325/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Anderson is $1,325 per month as of June 2026. This is 32% below the national average rent, or $625 less per month.

$1.24

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Anderson

58

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Anderson rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Anderson, SC

Average rent prices in Anderson have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Anderson, SC

Rent prices in Anderson vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Anderson is $1,100, whereas a house costs $1,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Anderson run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,075.

Listings

Studio

$2,147

39%

86%

1 bedroom

$950

6%

13%

2 bedroom

$1,100

3%

9%

3 bedroom

$1,695

5%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,195

13%

19%

Studio

Average rent

$2,147

Last 30 days

39%

Last year

86%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,195

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

19%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Anderson, SC, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Anderson, SC compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Anderson and Athens by all bedroom counts and property types.

Anderson

Median rent price$1,325
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,575
decreased by19%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Anderson, SC is 16% lower than the median rent in Athens, GA.

Cost of living in Anderson, SC

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services1% lower
Groceries2% higher
Health2% lower
Housing28% lower
Transportation3% lower
Utilities9% lower

Discover rentals in Anderson, SC

1009 S Manning St - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

House for rent in Anderson

2 beds

1 bath

$895

House for rent

Available Jun 19

415 Nelson Dr #415C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Anderson

Now Available – 2BR Apartment in Andersom!

415 Nelson Dr #415C, Anderson, SC 29621

2 beds

1.5 baths

$895

Apartment for rent

122 120 & 122 New Prospect Church Road - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Anderson

TOWNHOME - Anderson, SC

122 120 & 122 New Prospect Church Road, Anderson, SC 29625

2 beds

1.5 baths

$895

House for rent

119 Woodland Dr #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Anderson

2 beds

1.5 baths

$895

House for rent

Available May 13

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Frequently asked questions for Anderson, SC

Quick answers to common questions about the Anderson rental market.

How much is rent in Anderson?

The average rent in Anderson is $1,325 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Anderson?

Average rent prices in Anderson have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Anderson rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Anderson is 32% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $625 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Anderson?

To comfortably afford rent in Anderson, you'd need to earn approximately $53,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Anderson?

Anderson's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $920 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,100 monthly. One-bedroom rentals represent 15% of available inventory, and two-bedroom apartments make up 33% of the market.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

Apartments for rent in Anderson