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Last updated on August 29, 2026
Average rent in
Beaufort, SC
Average rent in
Last updated on August 29, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Beaufort rent stands today
Beaufort, SC rent rose 8.8% year over year, with a current median of $2,200/month. Renters are paying $145 more per month on average than last year, extending the upward trend despite being 7.1% below the peak rent of $2,233/month in December 2024.
Compared to national trends
Beaufort sits 15.2% more expensive than the $1,910/month national median, positioning it as a pricier market with limited total rentals at 90 units, dominated by houses.
Price ranges
Studios in Beaufort rent for about $1,125/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,492/month, and 2-bedrooms near $1,825/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,200/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,600/month. Houses command a median rent of $2,325/month compared to $1,679/month for apartments, though houses make up 75.8% of total rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
Pigeon Point rents climbed 22.6% year over year to $1,717/month across 10 rentals, contrasting with The Point where rents fell 45.6% to $2,150/month. These neighborhood moves diverge from the citywide 8.8% rise, showing localized shifts in Beaufort's rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Beaufort
$2,200/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Beaufort is $2,200 per month as of August 2026. This is 14% above the national average rent, or $275 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Beaufort
90
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Beaufort rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Beaufort, SC
Average rent prices in Beaufort have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 9% 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
Beaufort, SC
Rent prices in Beaufort vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Beaufort is $1,679, whereas a house costs $2,325. 1-bedroom apartments in Beaufort run $1,499 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,792.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,125 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,492 |  3% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,825 | 4% | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $2,200 | 1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,600 | 2% | 12% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
100 Pines | $2,200 | |
Battery Point | $1,882 | |
Beaufort Town Center | $1,895 | |
Celadon Village | $2,200 | |
Harbor Island | $2,500 | |
Mossy Oaks | $2,325 | |
Northwest Quadrant | $1,737 | |
Old Commons | $2,200 | |
Spanish Point | $2,340 | |
Waddell Garden | $2,150 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,679 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,100 | No Change | 14% | |
Houses | $2,325 | 6% | No Change | |
Rooms | $2,500 | 15% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,125
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,492
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,825
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
12%
Mossy Oaks
Average rent
$2,325
Beaufort Town Center
Average rent
$1,895
Old Commons
Average rent
$2,200
Waddell Garden
Average rent
$2,150
Northwest Quadrant
Average rent
$1,737
100 Pines
Average rent
$2,200
Celadon Village
Average rent
$2,200
Battery Point
Average rent
$1,882
Harbor Island
Average rent
$2,500
Spanish Point
Average rent
$2,340
Apartments
Average rent
$1,679
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
14%
Houses
Average rent
$2,325
Last 30 days
6%
Rooms
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
15%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Beaufort, 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 Beaufort, SC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Beaufort and Bluffton by all bedroom counts and property types.
Beaufort
14%higher than the national median
19%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Beaufort, SC is 4% lower than the median rent in Bluffton, SC.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,300
4%$2,550
3%$2,900
9%$1,800
7%$1,750
3%$2,775
18%$2,144
5%$1,695
10%$2,300
8%$1,900
6%$2,150
$2,200
4%Cost of living in Beaufort, 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 & Services | 5% lower |
| Groceries | 18% higher |
| Health | 3% higher |
| Housing | 16% lower |
| Transportation | 2% higher |
| Utilities | 9% higher |
Discover rentals in Beaufort, SC
5d+ ago
Waddell Garden apartment for rent in Beaufort
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,350
Apartment for rent
19h ago
10 Whites Dr, Beaufort, SC 29906
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,449–$2,497
Apartment for rent
4d ago
22 Colony Gardens Rd, Beaufort, SC 29907
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,629–$1,859
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 29
4d ago
Beaufort Town Center house for rent in Beaufort
1809 Oconnell St, Beaufort, SC 29902
3 beds
2 baths
$1,775
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Beaufort
137 Collin Campbell, Beaufort, SC 29906
3 beds
3 baths
$4,850
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Beaufort
23A 23a Market #2, Beaufort, SC 29906
2 beds
2.5 baths
$5,800
$4,600
Price drop
House for rent
4d ago
327 Shanklin Rd #C, Beaufort, SC 29906
5 beds
5 baths
$4,500
Condo for rent
Available Aug 29
5d+ ago
House for rent in Beaufort
5 beds
5 baths
$4,500
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
100 Pinckney Marsh Lane, Beaufort, SC 29906
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,325–$2,204
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 29
13h ago
Verified
125 New Hanover St, Beaufort, SC 29906
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,385–$2,230
Price drop
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
32 Grober Hill Rd, Beaufort, SC 29906
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,845–$2,275
Apartment for rent
1d ago
100 Ashton Pointe Blvd, Beaufort, SC 29906
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,390–$2,625
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 29
2d ago
Verified
100 Pinckney Marsh Lane, Beaufort, SC 29906
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,325–$2,204
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 29
13h ago
Verified
125 New Hanover St, Beaufort, SC 29906
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,385–$2,230
Price drop
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
32 Grober Hill Rd, Beaufort, SC 29906
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,845–$2,275
Apartment for rent
1d ago
100 Ashton Pointe Blvd, Beaufort, SC 29906
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,390–$2,625
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 29
2d ago
Verified
100 Pinckney Marsh Lane, Beaufort, SC 29906
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,325–$2,204
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 29
13h ago
Verified
125 New Hanover St, Beaufort, SC 29906
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,385–$2,230
Price drop
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
32 Grober Hill Rd, Beaufort, SC 29906
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,845–$2,275
Apartment for rent
1d ago
100 Ashton Pointe Blvd, Beaufort, SC 29906
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,390–$2,625
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 29
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Frequently asked questions for Beaufort, SC
Quick answers to common questions about the Beaufort rental market.
How much is rent in Beaufort?
The average rent in Beaufort is $2,200 per month as of August 29, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Beaufort?
Average rent prices in Beaufort have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.
How does Beaufort rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Beaufort is 14% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $275 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Beaufort?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Beaufort are Northwest Quadrant ($1,737/mo), Battery Point ($1,882/mo), and Beaufort Town Center ($1,895/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Beaufort?
To comfortably afford rent in Beaufort, you'd need to earn approximately $88,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Beaufort?
January offers the best rental deals in Beaufort, with rents running about 10% lower than peak March prices. December also sees less competition with lower overall demand compared to the competitive February and March months.
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).