Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on April 10, 2026
Last updated on April 10, 2026
Last updated on April 10, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Charleston, SC is $2,596. This is +35%, or $680, higher than the national average.
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As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Charleston, SC is $2,596. This is +35%, or $680, 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 remained the same in the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $2,300. A 1-bedroom apartment in Charleston, SC costs about $1,800 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 $2,940.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,812 | No Change | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $2,625 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $3,000 | 2% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $3,847 | 2% | 8% | |
Studio | $1,792 | 2% | 1% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Cannonborough Elliottborough | $3,500 | |
Daniel Island | $2,675 | |
East Central | $2,967 | |
East Side | $2,900 | |
Harleston Village | $3,800 | |
Mazyck Wraggborough | $2,975 | |
North Central | $3,350 | |
Radcliffeborough | $3,200 | |
Wegener Terrace | $4,114 | |
Westside | $3,100 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,300 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,297 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,940 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,600 | 3% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,792
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,812
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,625
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,847
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
Cannonborough Elliottborough
Average rent
$3,500
East Central
Average rent
$2,967
Westside
Average rent
$3,100
Harleston Village
Average rent
$3,800
East Side
Average rent
$2,900
North Central
Average rent
$3,350
Radcliffeborough
Average rent
$3,200
Mazyck Wraggborough
Average rent
$2,975
Wegener Terrace
Average rent
$4,114
Daniel Island
Average rent
$2,675
Apartments
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,297
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$2,940
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
3%
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 26% 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
2451 Castlereagh Rd, Charleston, SC 29414
1 bed
0 baths
$900
Apartment for rent
22h ago
1850 Pebble Rd, Charleston, SC 29407
1 bed
1 bath
$999–$1,019
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 10
3d ago
Oak Land apartment for rent in Charleston
1 bed
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 6
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Charleston
1731 W Avalon Cir #D, Charleston, SC 29407
1 bed
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 19
5h ago
Verified
1735 Ashley Hall Rd, Charleston, SC 29407
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,250–$2,231
Apartment for rent
6h ago
1476 Orange Grove Rd, Charleston, SC 29407
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,275–$1,745
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Condo for rent in Charleston
3 beds
1 bath
$1,450
Condo for rent
Available May 7
5d+ ago
House for rent in Charleston
3 beds
3.5 baths
$17,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Harleston Village house for rent in Charleston
4 beds
3.5 baths
$13,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
French Quarter apartment for rent in Charleston
2 beds
2.5 baths
$12,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Harleston Village apartment for rent in Charleston
3 beds
3.5 baths
$11,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Charlestowne house for rent in Charleston
3 beds
3.5 baths
$10,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Charlestowne house for rent in Charleston
4 beds
3.5 baths
$10,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Charleston
4 beds
4.5 baths
$9,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Cannonborough - Elliottborough house for rent in Charleston
3 beds
3.5 baths
$9,000
House for rent
5h ago
Verified
650 Enterprise Blvd, Charleston, SC 29492
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,520–$6,894
Price drop
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
1100 Hampton Rivers Rd, Charleston, SC 29414
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,537–$2,343
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1049 503 Sobeit Street, Charleston, SC 29492
3 beds
2 baths
$2,800–$3,040
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
601 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,477–$3,239
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
1735 Ashley Hall Rd, Charleston, SC 29407
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,250–$2,231
Apartment for rent
3h ago
2103 Rondo St, Charleston, SC 29414
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,775–$1,842
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
650 Enterprise Blvd, Charleston, SC 29492
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,520–$6,894
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
601 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,477–$3,239
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,235
$3,135
Price drop
House for rent
Available Apr 27
14h ago
Verified
1100 Hampton Rivers Rd, Charleston, SC 29414
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,537–$2,343
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1049 503 Sobeit Street, Charleston, SC 29492
3 beds
2 baths
$2,800–$3,040
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
1735 Ashley Hall Rd, Charleston, SC 29407
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,250–$2,231
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
650 Enterprise Blvd, Charleston, SC 29492
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,520–$4,454
Price drop
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
1100 Hampton Rivers Rd, Charleston, SC 29414
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,537–$2,343
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
601 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,477–$3,239
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
1735 Ashley Hall Rd, Charleston, SC 29407
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,250–$2,231
Apartment for rent
7h ago
289 King St, Charleston, SC 29401
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
11h ago
French Quarter apartment for rent in Charleston
2 beds
2 baths
$5,000
Apartment for rent
4d ago
139 Wentworth St, Charleston, SC 29401
Studio
1 bath
$3,200
Apartment for rent