Average Rent in Charleston, SC and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Charleston, SC

Average rent prices in Charleston have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $2,305, whereas a house costs $3,040. 1-bedroom apartments in Charleston run $1,995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,650.


Studio	$1,891	1%	13%
1 bedroom	$1,971	1%	3%
2 bedroom	$2,525	No Change	2%
3 bedroom	$2,999	3%	2%
4 bedroom	$3,615	16%	14%

		Listings
Cannonborough Elliottborough	$3,900
Charlestowne	$7,300
Daniel Island	$2,087
East Central	$2,858
East Side	$2,500
Harleston Village	$3,990
North Central	$3,650
Radcliffeborough	$2,975
Wegener Terrace	$3,800
Westside	$3,211


Apartments	$2,305	1%	No Change
Condos	$2,215	No Change	No Change
Houses	$3,040	3%	No Change
Rooms	$1,275	4%	-

Studio

Average rent

$1,891

Last 30 days

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,971

Last 30 days

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,525

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,999

Last 30 days

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,615

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

14%

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

Median rent price$2,612

34%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,100

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Charleston, SC is 24% higher than the median rent in Beaufort, SC.

Average rent in nearby cities

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$2,100

$2,825

$2,170

$1,950

$3,950

$1,950

$2,090

$3,200

$1,808

$1,975

$3,487

$2,200

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	1% higher
Groceries	2% higher
Health	14% lower
Housing	4% higher
Transportation	5% lower
Utilities	14% higher

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1d ago

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The Jaunt

1840 Carriage Ln, Charleston, SC 29407

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,229–$3,849

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5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Charleston

1 bed

0.5 baths

$900

Apartment for rent

1731 West Avalon Circle #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Charleston

1 bed

1 bath

$1,150

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Available May 18

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10h ago

9.6

Excellent

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The Magnolia by Trion Living

1735 Ashley Hall Rd, Charleston, SC 29407

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,248–$2,208

Price drop

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2955 Dove Haven Ct Apt G #Apt G - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Shadowmoss condo for rent in Charleston

2955 Dove Haven Ct Apt G #Apt G, Charleston, SC 29414

2 beds

2 baths

$1,250

Condo for rent

Available May 11

3d ago

8.4

Very good

The Riverview

1476 Orange Grove Rd, Charleston, SC 29407

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,275–$1,745

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Shadowmoss condo for rent in Charleston

SINGLE_FAMILY - Charleston, SC

2945 Dove Haven Ct #G, Charleston, SC 29414

2 beds

2 baths

$1,400

Condo for rent

6h ago

Very good

The Lily At West Ashley

2040 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29407

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,450–$1,885

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 $2,612 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Charleston?

Average rent prices in Charleston have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $662 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Charleston?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Charleston are Daniel Island ($2,087/mo), East Side ($2,500/mo), and East Central ($2,858/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Charleston?

To comfortably afford rent in Charleston, you'd need to earn approximately $105,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Charleston?

Charleston's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,000 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,700 monthly. These figures reflect the current pricing across the city's diverse rental inventory.

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).