Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 8, 2026
Average rent in
Charleston, SC
Average rent in
Last updated on September 8, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Charleston rent stands today
Charleston, SC rent rose 2.0% year over year, with a current median of $2,550/month. Renters today are paying $45 more per month on average than last year, with rent still 5.3% below the peak of $2,850/month in July 2025.
Compared to national trends
Charleston runs 34.2% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier among metros with 396 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Charleston rent for $1,865/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,933/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,500/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,950/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $3,850/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Headquarters Island rents fell 64.1% year over year to $2,153/month across 21 rentals. This decline is much steeper than the citywide 2.0% rise, showing a localized cooldown in this neighborhood.
Median rent
Median rent in Charleston
$2,550/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Charleston is $2,550 per month as of September 2026. This is 34% above the national average rent, or $650 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Charleston
396
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Charleston rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Charleston, SC
Average rent prices in Charleston have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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
Charleston, SC
Rent prices in Charleston vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Charleston is $2,236, whereas a house costs $3,195. 1-bedroom apartments in Charleston run $2,007 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,450.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,865 | 6% | 9% | |
1 bedroom | $1,933 | 2% |  3% | |
2 bedroom | $2,500 | 2% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $2,950 | 2% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $3,850 | No Change | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Ardmore Sherwood Forest | $1,750 | |
Cannonborough Elliottborough | $3,402 | |
Daniel Island | $3,274 | |
East Central | $2,655 | |
East Side | $3,037 | |
Harleston Village | $4,235 | |
North Central | $3,200 | |
Radcliffeborough | $3,650 | |
Wegener Terrace | $3,600 | |
Westside | $2,700 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,236 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,212 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,195 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,550 | 10% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,865
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,933
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,950
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,850
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
East Central
Average rent
$2,655
Westside
Average rent
$2,700
Cannonborough Elliottborough
Average rent
$3,402
Harleston Village
Average rent
$4,235
North Central
Average rent
$3,200
East Side
Average rent
$3,037
Daniel Island
Average rent
$3,274
Radcliffeborough
Average rent
$3,650
Wegener Terrace
Average rent
$3,600
Ardmore Sherwood Forest
Average rent
$1,750
Apartments
Average rent
$2,236
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,212
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$3,195
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
10%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Charleston, 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 Charleston, SC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Charleston and Beaufort by all bedroom counts and property types.
Charleston
34%higher than the national median
12%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Charleston, SC is 20% higher than the median rent in Beaufort, SC.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,125
7%$3,250
18%$2,100
10%$2,195
30%$5,500
22%$1,950
5%$2,199
9%$3,150
12%$1,750
4%$1,991
5%$5,500
$2,200
3%Cost of living in Charleston, 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 | 4% lower |
| Groceries | 3% higher |
| Health | 21% lower |
| Housing | 5% lower |
| Transportation | 7% lower |
| Utilities | 1% higher |
Discover rentals in Charleston, SC
13h ago
Apartment for rent in Charleston
1 bed
0.5 baths
$900
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1735 Ashley Hall Rd, Charleston, SC 29407
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,059–$1,891
Apartment for rent
1d ago
19 Amherst St, Charleston, SC 29403
Studio–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,100–$3,999
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Charleston
1 bed
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
Available May 18
5d+ ago
Riverland Terrace house for rent in Charleston
4 beds
4 baths
$17,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Charleston
3 beds
3.5 baths
$17,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
French Quarter apartment for rent in Charleston
2 beds
2.5 baths
$15,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Harleston Village house for rent in Charleston
4 beds
3.5 baths
$13,500
House for rent
4h ago
Verified
650 Enterprise Blvd, Charleston, SC 29492
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,862–$9,247
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1100 Hampton Rivers Rd, Charleston, SC 29414
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,895–$2,645
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
503 Sobeit St, Charleston, SC 29492
3 beds
2 baths
$2,800–$3,000
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
601 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,523–$3,461
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1735 Ashley Hall Rd, Charleston, SC 29407
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,059–$1,891
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,255
House for rent
Available Jul 28
4d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,240
$2,925
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 14
4h ago
Verified
650 Enterprise Blvd, Charleston, SC 29492
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,862–$9,247
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1100 Hampton Rivers Rd, Charleston, SC 29414
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,895–$2,645
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
503 Sobeit St, Charleston, SC 29492
3 beds
2 baths
$2,800–$3,000
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Charleston, SC
Quick answers to common questions about the Charleston rental market.
How much is rent in Charleston?
The average rent in Charleston is $2,550 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Charleston?
Average rent prices in Charleston have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Charleston rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Charleston is 34% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $650 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Charleston?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Charleston are Ardmore Sherwood Forest ($1,750/mo), East Central ($2,655/mo), and Westside ($2,700/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Charleston?
To comfortably afford rent in Charleston, you'd need to earn approximately $102,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Charleston?
January and December offer the best rental deals in Charleston, with rents running roughly 10% lower than peak summer months. July sees the highest prices, while December stands out as the least competitive month with lower demand.
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).