Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 20, 2026
Average rent in
Cayce, SC
Average rent in
Last updated on October 20, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Cayce, SC rent slipped 7.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,495/month. Renters today are paying $121 less per month on average than last year, despite a 3.4% increase month over month in recent months.
Compared to national trends
Cayce sits 21.3% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a more accessible rental market for those seeking value in the Southeast.
Price ranges
In Cayce, studios rent for about $1,350/month, 1-bedrooms around $950/month, and 2-bedrooms near $1,200/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,683/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,095/month. Houses rent at a median of $1,650/month, while apartments are lower at $1,150/month, reflecting the city's inventory where houses make up 69% of rentals.
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 October 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $405 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Cayce
118
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Cayce rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Cayce, SC
Average rent prices in Cayce have increased by 3% 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 $1,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Cayce run $1,015 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,150.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,350 | 22% | 26% | |
1 bedroom | $950 | 2% | 22% | |
2 bedroom | $1,200 | No Change | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,683 |  4% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $2,095 | 4% | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
West Columbia | $1,495 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,150 | 1% | 4% | |
Condos | $1,222 | 4% | 11% | |
Houses | $1,650 | 3% | 3% | |
Rooms | $742 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
22%
Last year
26%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
22%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,683
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,095
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
1%
West Columbia
Average rent
$1,495
Apartments
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,222
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
11%
Houses
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$742
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
21%lower than the national median
11%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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4%$1,350
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2%$1,537
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1%$1,781
5%$2,122
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$1,300
$1,562
1%$2,200
7%$1,250
2%Discover rentals in Cayce, SC
5d+ ago
West Columbia house for rent in Cayce
2 beds
1 bath
$845
House for rent
5d+ ago
566 N Brown St, Cayce, SC 29169
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
West Columbia condo for rent in Cayce
2 beds
1 bath
$875
Condo for rent
1d ago
Calvin Ct, Cayce, SC 29170
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
14h ago
West Columbia house for rent in Cayce
5 beds
3 baths
$4,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
West Columbia apartment for rent in Cayce
4 beds
2 baths
$3,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
West Columbia house for rent in Cayce
203 Naples Ave, Cayce, SC 29033
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,300
House for rent
3d ago
West Columbia house for rent in Cayce
114 Eldon Dr, Cayce, SC 29033
3 beds
2 baths
$2,700
House for rent
Available Dec 5
4d ago
Verified
2490 Fish Hatchery Rd, Cayce, SC 29172
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,499–$1,675
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
20 Londonderry Sq, Cayce, SC 29033
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
House for rent
5d+ ago
295 N Lawrence Ave, Cayce, SC 29160
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$796–$1,086
Apartment for rent
22h ago
111 Knox Abbott Dr, Cayce, SC 29033
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,592–$3,562
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 19
4d ago
Verified
2490 Fish Hatchery Rd, Cayce, SC 29172
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,499–$1,675
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
119 Villa Ct, Cayce, SC 29170
3 beds
2 baths
$1,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
766 Augusta St, Cayce, SC 29169
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095–$1,195
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1206 N Eden Dr, Cayce, SC 29033
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,015–$1,670
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2490 Fish Hatchery Rd, Cayce, SC 29172
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,499–$1,675
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
295 N Lawrence Ave, Cayce, SC 29160
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$796–$899
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
West Columbia house for rent in Cayce
4 beds
2 baths
$1,920
House for rent
5d+ ago
West Columbia house for rent in Cayce
3 beds
1 bath
$1,495
House 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 October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Cayce?
Average rent prices in Cayce have increased by 3% 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 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $405 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?
January offers the lowest rents in Cayce with approximately 10% savings compared to July, which sees the highest prices. December is the least competitive month for apartment hunting.
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).