Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on February 24, 2026
Last updated on February 24, 2026
Last updated on February 24, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Charleston, SC is $2,675. This is +41%, or $775, higher than the national average.
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As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Charleston, SC is $2,675. This is +41%, or $775, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Charleston, SC have decreased by 2% in the last month and have increased by 7% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Charleston, SC is $2,400. A 1-bedroom apartment in Charleston, SC costs about $1,950 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,650. Houses for rent in Charleston, SC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,000.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,895 | 1% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $2,588 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $3,100 | 1% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $4,500 | 12% | No Change | |
Studio | $1,746 | No Change | 2% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Cannonborough Elliottborough | $3,550 | |
Charlestowne | $7,500 | |
Daniel Island | $2,000 | |
East Central | $2,702 | |
East Side | $2,799 | |
Harleston Village | $3,925 | |
Mazyck Wraggborough | $2,845 | |
North Central | $3,450 | |
Radcliffeborough | $3,665 | |
Westside | $3,290 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,400 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,250 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,000 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,272 | 6% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,746
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,588
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
No Change
Westside
Average rent
$3,290
Cannonborough Elliottborough
Average rent
$3,550
East Central
Average rent
$2,702
East Side
Average rent
$2,799
Harleston Village
Average rent
$3,925
North Central
Average rent
$3,450
Radcliffeborough
Average rent
$3,665
Mazyck Wraggborough
Average rent
$2,845
Daniel Island
Average rent
$2,000
Charlestowne
Average rent
$7,500
Apartments
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,272
Last 30 days
6%
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.
Median rent prices in Charleston, SC for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Beaufort, SC.
Charleston
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Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Charleston, SC is 34% higher than the median rent in Beaufort, SC.
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$1,925
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$2,100
Last year
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$3,000
Last year
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$1,700
Last year
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$1,999
Last year
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$4,250
Last year
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$2,122
Last year
The overall cost of living in Charleston, SC is 2% higher than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.
Expensesaccrued by most renters | Average costcompared to national average |
|---|---|
Goods & Services | 1% higher |
Groceries | 2% higher |
Health | 14% lower |
Housing | 4% higher |
Transportation | 5% lower |
Utilities | 14% higher |
5d+ ago
Oak Land apartment for rent in Charleston
1 bed
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 11
50m ago
Verified
1735 Ashley Hall Rd, Charleston, SC 29407
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,248–$1,996
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1420 River Front Dr, Charleston, SC 29407
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,250–$1,420
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1476 Orange Grove Rd, Charleston, SC 29407
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,300–$1,850
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Ardmore - Sherwood Forest apartment for rent in Charleston
1020 Little John Dr #123, Charleston, SC 29407
3 beds
2 baths
$1,315
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 20
5d+ ago
1545 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400–$1,525
Apartment for rent
6h ago
2040 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29407
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,450–$1,945
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Charleston
3 beds
3 baths
$17,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Harleston Village house for rent in Charleston
4 beds
3 baths
$13,500
House for rent
2d ago
Charlestowne apartment for rent in Charleston
1 E Battery St #B, Charleston, SC 29401
2 beds
2 baths
$13,000
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
5d+ ago
French Quarter apartment for rent in Charleston
2 beds
2 baths
$12,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Harleston Village apartment for rent in Charleston
3 beds
3 baths
$11,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Charlestowne house for rent in Charleston
4 beds
2 baths
$10,500
House for rent
2d ago
Charlestowne apartment for rent in Charleston
1 E Battery St #A, Charleston, SC 29401
1 bed
1 bath
$10,000
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
5d+ ago
Charlestowne house for rent in Charleston
4 beds
3 baths
$10,000
House for rent
4d ago
Verified
1100 Hampton Rivers Rd, Charleston, SC 29414
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,723–$2,399
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
601 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,430–$5,048
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Wegener Terrace apartment for rent in Charleston
3 beds
2 baths
$5,800
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Townhouse for rent in Charleston
2 beds
1 bath
$1,822
House for rent
14h ago
363 King St, Charleston, SC 29401
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,311–$3,609
Apartment for rent
14h ago
2103 Rondo St, Charleston, SC 29414
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,775–$1,842
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
601 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,430–$5,048
Apartment for rent
50m ago
Verified
1735 Ashley Hall Rd, Charleston, SC 29407
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,248–$1,996
Price drop
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$1,839
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$2,480
$2,330
Price drop
House for rent
Available Mar 13
4d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,185
$2,025
Price drop
House for rent
Available Feb 12
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$2,835
House for rent
Available Apr 18
4d ago
Verified
1100 Hampton Rivers Rd, Charleston, SC 29414
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,723–$2,399
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1100 Hampton Rivers Rd, Charleston, SC 29414
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,723–$2,399
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
601 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,430–$5,048
Apartment for rent
1d ago
French Quarter apartment for rent in Charleston
2 beds
2 baths
$5,000
Apartment for rent
50m ago
Verified
1735 Ashley Hall Rd, Charleston, SC 29407
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,248–$1,996
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
202 Promenade Vista St, Charleston, SC 29412
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,214–$2,986
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$2,480
$2,330
Price drop
House for rent
Available Mar 13
4d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,185
$2,025
Price drop
House for rent
Available Feb 12