Average Rent in Beaufort, SC and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Beaufort, SC

Average rent prices in Beaufort have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 10% 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 $1,629, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Beaufort run $1,487 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,803.


Studio	$1,095	No Change	8%
1 bedroom	$1,469	No Change	5%
2 bedroom	$1,844	No Change	2%
3 bedroom	$2,300	5%	11%
4 bedroom	$2,575	1%	10%

		Listings
100 Pines	$2,200
Battery Point	$2,150
Beaufort Town Center	$1,995
Fripp Island	$2,097
Harbor Island	$2,325
Mossy Oaks	$2,200
Northwest Quadrant	$2,018
Old Commons	$2,048
Spanish Point	$2,300
Waddell Garden	$2,312


Apartments	$1,629	1%	No Change
Condos	$2,000	4%	No Change
Houses	$2,400	1%	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,095

Last year

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,469

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,844

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,575

Last 30 days

Last year

10%

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

Median rent price$2,250

18%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,400

26%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Beaufort, SC is 6% lower than the median rent in Bluffton, SC.

Average rent in nearby cities

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$2,400

$2,600

$3,000

$1,750

$1,707

$2,622

$2,150

$2,150

$2,300

$1,850

$2,200

$2,200

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	8% higher

Discover rentals in Beaufort, SC

1d ago

8.3

Very good

123 Club

123 Old Salem Rd, Beaufort, SC 29902

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,121–$1,312

5h ago

Mossy Oaks house for rent in Beaufort

2311 A Allison Rd

2311 Allison Rd, Beaufort, SC 29902

2 beds

1 bath

$1,125

5d+ ago

Waddell Garden apartment for rent in Beaufort

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,350

Rent special

4d ago

8.8

Very good

Diamond Townhomes

10 Whites Dr, Beaufort, SC 29906

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,449–$2,228

Rent special

9h ago

8.8

Very good

HarborOne

22 Colony Gardens Rd, Beaufort, SC 29907

2–3 beds

2 baths

$1,629–$1,859

4d ago

Beaufort Town Center house for rent in Beaufort

Residential, Beaufort, SC

2207 Morris St, Beaufort, SC 29902

4 beds

2 baths

$1,800

5d+ ago

House for rent in Beaufort

3 Bedroom / 2 Bath For Rent in Polk Village

1706 Hogarth St, Beaufort, SC 29902

3 beds

2 baths

$1,950

3D tour

5d+ ago

House for rent in Beaufort

66 Jolene Dr, Beaufort, SC 29906

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,995

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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 $2,250 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Beaufort?

Average rent prices in Beaufort have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.

How does Beaufort rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Beaufort is 18% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $350 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Beaufort?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Beaufort are Beaufort Town Center ($1,995/mo), Northwest Quadrant ($2,018/mo), and Old Commons ($2,048/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Beaufort?

To comfortably afford rent in Beaufort, you'd need to earn approximately $90,000/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).