Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 6, 2026
Average rent in
Cayce, SC
Average rent in
Last updated on June 6, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Cayce, SC rent slipped 6.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,495/month. Renters today are paying $394 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend since the 2024 peak of $1,750/month.
Compared to national trends
Cayce is 23.3% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 116 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters seeking value in South Carolina.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Cayce rent for $1,750/month, 1-bedrooms for $950/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,222/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,695/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,200/month. This range reflects the variety of bedroom options available in the city.
Neighborhood spotlight
The studio segment in Cayce showed a year-over-year increase of 75.2%, diverging from the overall citywide decline. This rise contrasts with the broader market trend and reveals a unique dynamic in this bedroom tier.
Median rent
Median rent in Cayce
$1,495/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Cayce is $1,495 per month as of June 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $455 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Cayce
116
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Cayce rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Cayce, SC
Average rent prices in Cayce have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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
Cayce, SC
Rent prices in Cayce vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Cayce is $1,150, whereas a house costs $1,662. 1-bedroom apartments in Cayce run $1,015 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,150.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,750 | No Change |  48% | |
1 bedroom | $950 | 1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,222 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,695 | No Change | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,200 | 7% | 37% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
West Columbia | $1,495 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,150 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,122 | 9% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,662 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $737 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
48%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,222
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
37%
West Columbia
Average rent
$1,495
Apartments
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,122
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$1,662
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$737
The table above reflects average rent prices in Cayce, 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 Cayce, SC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Cayce and Aiken by all bedroom counts and property types.
Cayce
23%lower than the national median
13%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Cayce, SC is 12% lower than the median rent in Aiken, SC.
Average rent in nearby cities
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15%$1,872
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18%$1,298
14%$2,200
1%$1,400
Discover rentals in Cayce, SC
2d ago
West Columbia apartment for rent in Cayce
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
2d ago
134 Calvin Ct, Cayce, SC 29170
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
1d ago
307/309 Lyles Street, Cayce, SC 29033
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
West Columbia house for rent in Cayce
2 beds
1 bath
$895
House for rent
5d+ ago
West Columbia house for rent in Cayce
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,000
House for rent
9h ago
111 Knox Abbott Dr, Cayce, SC 29033
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,504–$4,133
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available May 16
5d+ ago
West Columbia townhouse for rent in Cayce
336 Gum Swamp Trl #1, Cayce, SC 29169
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,500
House for rent
Available May 17
5d+ ago
West Columbia house for rent in Cayce
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,499
House for rent
17h ago
Verified
2490 Fish Hatchery Rd, Cayce, SC 29172
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,399–$1,675
Apartment for rent
3d ago
295 N Lawrence Ave, Cayce, SC 29160
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$796–$1,086
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
West Columbia apartment for rent in Cayce
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,718
House for rent
Available May 26
17h ago
Verified
2490 Fish Hatchery Rd, Cayce, SC 29172
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,399–$1,675
Apartment for rent
3d ago
295 N Lawrence Ave, Cayce, SC 29160
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$796–$1,086
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1206 N Eden Dr, Cayce, SC 29033
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,015–$1,670
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,718
House for rent
Available May 26
17h ago
Verified
2490 Fish Hatchery Rd, Cayce, SC 29172
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,399–$1,675
Apartment for rent
3d ago
295 N Lawrence Ave, Cayce, SC 29160
1 bed
1 bath
$796–$899
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
West Columbia apartment for rent in Cayce
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
3d ago
944 Glenn St, Cayce, SC 29169
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Cayce, SC
Quick answers to common questions about the Cayce rental market.
How much is rent in Cayce?
The average rent in Cayce is $1,495 per month as of June 6, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Cayce?
Average rent prices in Cayce have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.
How does Cayce rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Cayce is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $455 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Cayce?
To comfortably afford rent in Cayce, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Cayce?
Cayce's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,200 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,300 monthly. These figures reflect current market conditions in South Carolina's rental landscape.
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).