Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on January 7, 2026
Last updated on January 7, 2026
Last updated on January 7, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Charleston, SC is $2,600. This is +37%, or $700, higher than the national average.
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As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Charleston, SC is $2,600. This is +37%, or $700, 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 4% 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 $2,226. A 1-bedroom apartment in Charleston, SC costs about $2,050 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,645. Houses for rent in Charleston, SC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,250.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,000 | 2% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $2,590 | 1% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $3,125 | 1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $4,225 | 1% | 10% | |
Studio | $1,695 | 2% | 3% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Cannonborough Elliottborough | $3,700 | |
Charlestowne | $7,500 | |
Daniel Island | $1,938 | |
East Central | $2,650 | |
East Side | $3,400 | |
Harleston Village | $5,500 | |
Mazyck Wraggborough | $2,762 | |
North Central | $3,250 | |
Radcliffeborough | $3,600 | |
Westside | $3,300 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,226 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,100 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,250 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $900 | 1% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,590
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,125
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,225
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
Cannonborough Elliottborough
Average rent
$3,700
East Central
Average rent
$2,650
Westside
Average rent
$3,300
Daniel Island
Average rent
$1,938
North Central
Average rent
$3,250
Harleston Village
Average rent
$5,500
Radcliffeborough
Average rent
$3,600
East Side
Average rent
$3,400
Mazyck Wraggborough
Average rent
$2,762
Charlestowne
Average rent
$7,500
Apartments
Average rent
$2,226
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$3,250
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
1%
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 32% higher than the median rent in Beaufort, SC.
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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
6h ago
Apartment for rent in Charleston
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 12
5d+ ago
Byrness Downs apartment for rent in Charleston
715B Savannah Hwy, Charleston, SC 29407
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
1735 Ashley Hall Rd, Charleston, SC 29407
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,248–$1,911
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1850 Pebble Road, Charleston, SC 29407
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250–$1,400
Apartment for rent
3h ago
1476 Orange Grove Rd, Charleston, SC 29407
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,300–$1,850
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1819 English St, Charleston, SC 29405
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Charlestowne house for rent in Charleston
4 beds
5 baths
$20,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Charleston
3 beds
3 baths
$17,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
French Quarter house for rent in Charleston
4 beds
3 baths
$14,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Harleston Village house for rent in Charleston
4 beds
3 baths
$13,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
French Quarter apartment for rent in Charleston
2 beds
2 baths
$12,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Charlestowne house for rent in Charleston
3 beds
3 baths
$12,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Harleston Village apartment for rent in Charleston
3 beds
3 baths
$11,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Harleston Village townhouse for rent in Charleston
48 Bull St Apt B #B, Charleston, SC 29401
3 beds
3 baths
$10,500
House for rent
1h ago
Verified
1100 Hampton Rivers Rd, Charleston, SC 29414
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,568–$2,399
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
2485 Clements Ferry Rd, Charleston, SC 29492
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,112–$2,732
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 7
18h ago
Verified
650 Enterprise Blvd, Charleston, SC 29492
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,533–$4,640
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
601 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,605–$4,769
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
1735 Ashley Hall Rd, Charleston, SC 29407
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,248–$1,911
Price drop
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
1674 Folly Rd, Charleston, SC 29412
1 –3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,785–$5,163
Price drop
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
650 Enterprise Blvd, Charleston, SC 29492
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,533–$4,640
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
601 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,605–$4,769
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
1735 Ashley Hall Rd, Charleston, SC 29407
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,248–$1,911
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1030 Jack Primus Road, Charleston, SC 29492
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,550–$4,788
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
1100 Hampton Rivers Rd, Charleston, SC 29414
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,568–$2,399
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
2485 Clements Ferry Rd, Charleston, SC 29492
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,112–$2,732
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 7
3h ago
Verified
2485 Clements Ferry Rd, Charleston, SC 29492
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,112–$2,732
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 7
18h ago
Verified
650 Enterprise Blvd, Charleston, SC 29492
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,533–$4,640
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1100 Hampton Rivers Rd, Charleston, SC 29414
1 bed
1 bath
$1,568–$1,854
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
601 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,605–$4,769
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
1735 Ashley Hall Rd, Charleston, SC 29407
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,248–$1,911
Price drop
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
1674 Folly Rd, Charleston, SC 29412
1 –3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,785–$5,163
Price drop
Apartment for rent