Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 31, 2026
Average rent in
Beaufort, SC
Average rent in
Last updated on May 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Beaufort, SC rent slipped 1.8% year over year, with a current median of $2,062/month. Renters today are paying $228 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially unchanged.
Compared to national trends
Beaufort sits 5.8% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, with 93 total rentals offering a smaller market size compared to larger metros.
Price ranges
Studios in Beaufort run around $1,590/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,545/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,850/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,212/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,650/month. Houses rent for a median of $2,300/month, while apartments sit at $1,687/month, reflecting the inventory mix.
Neighborhood spotlight
Pigeon Point rents fell 44.5% year over year to $1,610/month across 14 rentals. This local decline contrasts with the citywide market, which is down only 1.8%, marking a notable neighborhood cooldown.
Median rent
Median rent in Beaufort
$2,062/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Beaufort is $2,062 per month as of May 2026. This is 6% above the national average rent, or $112 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Beaufort
93
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Beaufort rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Beaufort, SC
Average rent prices in Beaufort have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $1,687, whereas a house costs $2,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Beaufort run $1,545 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,803.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,590 | 38% | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,545 | 1% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,850 | 2% | 28% | |
3 bedroom | $2,212 | 3% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,650 | 3% |  8% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
100 Pines | $1,792 | |
Battery Point | $2,040 | |
Beaufort Town Center | $1,913 | |
Celadon Village | $2,050 | |
Coosaw Point | $1,625 | |
Mossy Oaks | $1,995 | |
Northwest Quadrant | $2,150 | |
Pigeon Point | $1,610 | |
Spanish Point | $1,580 | |
The Point | $2,300 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,687 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,775 | 9% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,300 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,590
Last 30 days
38%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,545
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
28%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,212
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
8%
Beaufort Town Center
Average rent
$1,913
Mossy Oaks
Average rent
$1,995
Northwest Quadrant
Average rent
$2,150
Coosaw Point
Average rent
$1,625
Pigeon Point
Average rent
$1,610
100 Pines
Average rent
$1,792
Celadon Village
Average rent
$2,050
Battery Point
Average rent
$2,040
The Point
Average rent
$2,300
Spanish Point
Average rent
$1,580
Apartments
Average rent
$1,687
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,775
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
4%
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
6%higher than the national median
31%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Beaufort, SC is 19% lower than the median rent in Bluffton, SC.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,550
2%$2,600
6%$3,400
16%$1,800
15%$1,813
5%$2,800
1%$2,147
1%$1,510
16%$2,475
6%$1,900
3%$1,995
$2,200
1%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 | 4% higher |
| Housing | 15% lower |
| Transportation | 2% lower |
| Utilities | 7% higher |
Discover rentals in Beaufort, SC
1d ago
Waddell Garden apartment for rent in Beaufort
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,400
Apartment for rent
1d ago
10 Whites Dr, Beaufort, SC 29906
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,470–$2,117
Apartment for rent
1d ago
22 Colony Gardens Rd, Beaufort, SC 29907
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,499–$2,059
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available May 31
1d ago
House for rent in Beaufort
104 Castle Rock Rd, Beaufort, SC 29906
2 beds
2 baths
$1,575
House for rent
Available May 28
5d+ ago
House for rent in Beaufort
137 Collin Campbell, Beaufort, SC 29906
4 beds
3 baths
$4,850
House for rent
5d+ ago
Beaufort Town Center house for rent in Beaufort
3001 North St #NA, Beaufort, SC 29902
3 beds
2 baths
$4,500
House for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Northwest Quadrant house for rent in Beaufort
2105 North St #1, Beaufort, SC 29902
2 beds
2 baths
$4,000
House for rent
Available May 2
5d+ ago
House for rent in Beaufort
23 Waterside Dr, Beaufort, SC 29907
2 beds
2 baths
$3,500
House for rent
22h ago
Verified
100 Pinckney Marsh Lane, Beaufort, SC 29906
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,403–$2,402
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available May 31
1d ago
Verified
125 New Hanover St, Beaufort, SC 29906
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,467–$2,175
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
32 Grober Hill Rd, Beaufort, SC 29906
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,845–$2,275
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,048
House for rent
Available Jul 9
22h ago
Verified
100 Pinckney Marsh Lane, Beaufort, SC 29906
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,403–$2,402
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available May 31
1d ago
Verified
125 New Hanover St, Beaufort, SC 29906
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,467–$2,175
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,048
House for rent
Available Jul 9
2d ago
Verified
32 Grober Hill Rd, Beaufort, SC 29906
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,845–$2,275
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
100 Pinckney Marsh Lane, Beaufort, SC 29906
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,403–$2,402
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available May 31
1d ago
Verified
125 New Hanover St, Beaufort, SC 29906
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,467–$2,175
Apartment for rent
2d 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
$1,375–$2,419
Apartment for rent
Available May 31
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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 $2,062 per month as of May 30, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Beaufort?
Average rent prices in Beaufort have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
How does Beaufort rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Beaufort is 6% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $112 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Beaufort?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Beaufort are Spanish Point ($1,580/mo), Pigeon Point ($1,610/mo), and Coosaw Point ($1,625/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Beaufort?
To comfortably afford rent in Beaufort, you'd need to earn approximately $83,000/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).