Bedroom count
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Last updated on July 15, 2026
Average rent in
Beaufort, SC
Average rent in
Last updated on July 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Beaufort rent stands today
Beaufort, SC rent rose 2.8% year over year, with a current median of $2,200/month. Renters today are paying $71 more per month on average than last year despite a 2.3% month-over-month decline in July 2026.
Compared to national trends
Beaufort runs 12.8% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a pricier market with 81 total rentals available across the city.
Price ranges
Studios in Beaufort rent for about $1,250/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,592/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,800/month, while 3-bedrooms reach $2,300/month and 4+ bedrooms $2,600/month. Houses command a median of $2,344/month compared to $1,742/month for apartments, with houses making up 70.2% of total rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
Celadon Village rents fell 56.7% year over year to $1,560/month across 11 rentals, contrasting with the citywide 2.8% rise. Beaufort Town Center saw a 54.2% increase to $1,850/month, showing significant neighborhood-level divergence.
Median rent
Median rent in Beaufort
$2,200/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Beaufort is $2,200 per month as of July 2026. This is 13% above the national average rent, or $250 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Beaufort
81
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Beaufort rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Beaufort, SC
Average rent prices in Beaufort have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $1,742, whereas a house costs $2,344. 1-bedroom apartments in Beaufort run $1,545 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,965.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,250 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,592 | 1% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $1,800 |  2% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $2,300 | 1% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,600 | No Change | 6% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Battery Point | $1,965 | |
Beaufort Town Center | $1,850 | |
Celadon Village | $1,560 | |
Coosaw Point | $1,950 | |
Cottage Farm | $2,000 | |
Mossy Oaks | $2,000 | |
Northwest Quadrant | $1,929 | |
Old Commons | $2,250 | |
Pigeon Point | $1,913 | |
Waddell Garden | $1,995 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,742 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,950 | 12% | 35% | |
Houses | $2,344 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,250
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,592
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
Mossy Oaks
Average rent
$2,000
Beaufort Town Center
Average rent
$1,850
Old Commons
Average rent
$2,250
Northwest Quadrant
Average rent
$1,929
Celadon Village
Average rent
$1,560
Coosaw Point
Average rent
$1,950
Pigeon Point
Average rent
$1,913
Waddell Garden
Average rent
$1,995
Cottage Farm
Average rent
$2,000
Battery Point
Average rent
$1,965
Apartments
Average rent
$1,742
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
35%
Houses
Average rent
$2,344
Last 30 days
1%
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
13%higher than the national median
28%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Beaufort, SC is 12% lower than the median rent in Bluffton, SC.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,500
2%$2,600
3%$3,300
4%$1,800
13%$1,790
$2,625
11%$2,150
7%$1,600
16%$2,400
8%$1,900
15%$2,200
$2,246
5%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
13h ago
22 Colony Gardens Rd, Beaufort, SC 29907
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,399–$2,059
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Beaufort
3307 Powell Dr, Beaufort, SC 29906
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Beaufort
25 Westgate Cir, Beaufort, SC 29906
3 beds
2 baths
$1,600
Apartment 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
Old Commons condo for rent in Beaufort
700 Bay St #207, Beaufort, SC 29902
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,600
Condo for rent
Available Sep 9
1d ago
327 Shanklin Rd #C, Beaufort, SC 29906
5 beds
5 baths
$4,500
Condo for rent
Available Jul 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Beaufort
5 beds
5 baths
$4,500
House for rent
13h ago
Verified
100 Pinckney Marsh Lane, Beaufort, SC 29906
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,478–$2,402
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 4
16h ago
Verified
125 New Hanover St, Beaufort, SC 29906
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,385–$2,175
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
32 Grober Hill Rd, Beaufort, SC 29906
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,945–$2,375
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,274
House for rent
Available Aug 22
13h ago
Verified
100 Pinckney Marsh Lane, Beaufort, SC 29906
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,478–$2,402
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 4
16h ago
Verified
125 New Hanover St, Beaufort, SC 29906
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,385–$2,175
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
32 Grober Hill Rd, Beaufort, SC 29906
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,945–$2,375
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,274
House for rent
Available Aug 22
13h ago
Verified
100 Pinckney Marsh Lane, Beaufort, SC 29906
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,478–$2,402
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 4
16h ago
Verified
125 New Hanover St, Beaufort, SC 29906
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,385–$2,175
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
32 Grober Hill Rd, Beaufort, SC 29906
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,945–$2,375
Apartment for rent
1d ago
100 Ashton Pointe Blvd, Beaufort, SC 29906
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,544–$2,360
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 15
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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 July 11, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Beaufort?
Average rent prices in Beaufort have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does Beaufort rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Beaufort is 13% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $250 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Beaufort?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Beaufort are Celadon Village ($1,560/mo), Beaufort Town Center ($1,850/mo), and Pigeon Point ($1,913/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?
Beaufort's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,600 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,900 per month. These figures reflect current market conditions across the city's diverse neighborhood options.
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).