Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 5, 2026
Average rent in
Cayce, SC
Average rent in
Last updated on September 5, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Cayce, SC rent fell 16.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,400/month. Renters today are paying $196 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend since the 2024 peak of $1,725/month.
Compared to national trends
Cayce is 26.7% more affordable than the $1,910/month national median, providing a lower-cost option for renters in the region with 105 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Cayce run around $1,350/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,008/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,200/month, while 3-bedrooms reach $1,695/month and 4+ bedrooms $1,999/month. The median rent for 3-bedroom units is $1,695/month.
Price ranges
Houses command a median of $1,695/month compared to $1,095/month for apartments, with houses making up 65% of the market and apartments 27.2%.
Median rent
Median rent in Cayce
$1,399/mo
17%vs previous year
The average rent in Cayce is $1,399 per month as of August 2026. This is 27% below the national average rent, or $510 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Cayce
105
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 6% over the last month and have decreased by 17% 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 $1,095, whereas a house costs $1,695. 1-bedroom apartments in Cayce run $1,015 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,095.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,350 | 1% |  33% | |
1 bedroom | $1,007 | 1% | 22% | |
2 bedroom | $1,200 | 3% | 14% | |
3 bedroom | $1,695 | 2% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $1,999 | 1% | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
West Columbia | $1,399 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,095 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,250 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,695 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $742 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
33%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,007
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
22%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
14%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,999
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
West Columbia
Average rent
$1,399
Apartments
Average rent
$1,095
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$742
Last 30 days
No Change
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
27%lower than the national median
11%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Cayce, SC is 18% lower than the median rent in Aiken, SC.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,700
6%$1,350
7%$1,516
$1,395
$1,695
11%$1,945
5%$2,100
2%$1,850
7%$1,400
10%$1,534
2%$2,200
4%$1,400
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
West Columbia condo for rent in Cayce
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
West Columbia apartment for rent in Cayce
2 beds
1.5 baths
$925
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 6
11h ago
1035 Comanchee Trl, Cayce, SC 29169
2 beds
1 bath
$950–$1,050
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
West Columbia house for rent in Cayce
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,895
$2,700
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
West Columbia house for rent in Cayce
319 Oliver St #1, Cayce, SC 29169
3 beds
1 bath
$2,400
House for rent
Available Feb 5
5d+ ago
West Columbia house for rent in Cayce
3 beds
2 baths
$2,395
House for rent
1d ago
111 Knox Abbott Dr, Cayce, SC 29033
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,527–$3,629
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 5
1d ago
Verified
2490 Fish Hatchery Rd, Cayce, SC 29172
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,225–$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 townhouse for rent in Cayce
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,995
House for rent
1d ago
111 Knox Abbott Dr, Cayce, SC 29033
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,527–$3,629
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 5
1d ago
Verified
2490 Fish Hatchery Rd, Cayce, SC 29172
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,225–$1,675
Apartment for rent
2d ago
119 Villa Ct, Cayce, SC 29170
3 beds
2 baths
$1,375
Apartment for rent
2d ago
766 Augusta St, Cayce, SC 29169
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095–$1,195
Apartment for rent
1d ago
111 Knox Abbott Dr, Cayce, SC 29033
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,527–$3,629
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 5
1d ago
Verified
2490 Fish Hatchery Rd, Cayce, SC 29172
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,225–$1,675
Apartment for rent
3d ago
295 N Lawrence Ave, Cayce, SC 29160
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$899
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
West Columbia house for rent in Cayce
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,895
$2,700
Price drop
House for rent
2d ago
100 Riverbend Dr, Cayce, SC 29169
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$950–$1,445
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 $1,399 per month as of August 29, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Cayce?
Average rent prices in Cayce have decreased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 17% since last year.
How does Cayce rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Cayce is 27% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $510 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 $56,000/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).