Last updated on August 2, 2026

Average rent in
Central, SC

Median rent

Median rent in Central

$1,150/mo

decreased by28%

vs previous year

The average rent in Central is $1,150 per month as of August 2026. This is 41% below the national average rent, or $790 less per month.

$0.96

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Central

22

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Central rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Central, SC

Average rent prices in Central have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 28% 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 Central, SC

Rent prices in Central vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Central is $1,005, whereas a house costs $1,625. 1-bedroom apartments in Central run $725 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,150.

Listings

1 bedroom

$800

32%

54%

2 bedroom

$1,150

7%

8%

3 bedroom

$1,500

17%

29%

4 bedroom

$1,700

10%

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$800

Last 30 days

32%

Last year

54%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

29%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

8%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Central, 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 Central, SC compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Central and Anderson by all bedroom counts and property types.

Central

Median rent price$1,150
decreased by41%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,310
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Central, SC is 12% lower than the median rent in Anderson, SC.

Discover rentals in Central, SC

102-L University Village - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

102-L University Village

102 University Village Dr, Central, SC 29630

4 beds

4 baths

$399

Apartment for rent

Cross Creek - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

8.4

Very good

Cross Creek

233 Cross Creek Rd, Central, SC 29630

4 beds

4 baths

$495

Apartment for rent

Tiger Station - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Tiger Station

1980 W Main St, Central, SC 29630

2 beds

2 baths

$649

Apartment for rent

220 Campus Dr #H - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Central

4 beds

5 baths

$690

Condo for rent

Available Aug 15

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Frequently asked questions for Central, SC

Quick answers to common questions about the Central rental market.

How much is rent in Central?

The average rent in Central is $1,150 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Central?

Average rent prices in Central have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 28% since last year.

How does Central rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Central is 41% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $790 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Central?

To comfortably afford rent in Central, you'd need to earn approximately $46,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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