Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on November 19, 2025

Average rent in
Charleston, SC

Last updated on November 19, 2025

Last updated on November 19, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Charleston, SC is $2,365. This is +23%, or $445, higher than the national average.

$2.07

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,365

decreased by1%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

372

for rent on Zumper.com

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Charleston, SC is $2,365. This is +23%, or $445, higher than the national average.

$2.07

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

8%
60%
19%
7%
5%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

55%
45%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

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 price trends in
Charleston, SC

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Charleston, SC have remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 1% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Charleston, SC

The monthly rent for an apartment in Charleston, SC is $2,100. A 1-bedroom apartment in Charleston, SC costs about $1,940 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,200. Houses for rent in Charleston, SC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,950.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,885

1%

2%

2 bedroom

$2,300

2%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,795

1%

No Change

4 bedroom

$3,950

1%

20%

Studio

$1,662

4%

20%

Studio

Average rent

$1,662

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

20%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,885

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,795

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,950

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

20%

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.

Compare rent prices in Charleston, SC to other cities

Median rent prices in Charleston, SC for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Beaufort, SC.

Charleston

Median rent price$2,365
increased by23%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,972
increased by3%

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.

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Average rent in
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Beaufort

$1,972

decreased by7%

Last year

Folly Beach

$2,900

decreased by23%

Last year

Goose Creek

$1,999

increased by6%

Last year

Hanahan

$1,786

increased by4%

Last year

Isle Of Palms

$3,700

decreased by44%

Last year

Ladson

$1,850

increased by14%

Last year

Moncks Corner

$1,900

decreased by3%

Last year

Mount Pleasant

$2,952

increased by12%

Last year

North Charleston

$1,671

increased by4%

Last year

Sangaree

$1,760

decreased by13%

Last year

Sullivan's Island

$3,200

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Last year

Summerville

$1,999

decreased by2%

Last year

Cost of living in
Charleston, SC

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.

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

Apartments for rent in Beaufort

Discover rentals in Charleston, SC

1850 Meeting Street Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Four Mile Hibernian house for rent in Charleston

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West Wind - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

8.3

Very good

West Wind

1742 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,126–$4,892

Price drop

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Palmetto Square - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

8.3

Very good

Palmetto Square

1545 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,275–$1,480

Apartment for rent

The Jaunt - Photo 1 of 1
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3d ago

9.9

Excellent

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The Jaunt

1840 Carriage Lane, Charleston, SC 29407

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,384–$3,307

Apartment for rent

Call

The Riverview - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

8.3

Very good

The Riverview

1476 Orange Grove Rd, Charleston, SC 29407

2 beds

1 bath

$1,470–$1,645

Apartment for rent

The Lily At West Ashley - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8

Very good

The Lily At West Ashley

2040 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29407

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,475–$2,210

Apartment for rent

150 Rahway Road #N - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Sedgefield townhouse for rent in Charleston

150 Rahway Road - N

150 Rahway Road #N, Charleston, SC 29445

2 beds

1 bath

$1,475

House for rent

Available Nov 21

Sweetwater Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

16h ago

8.8

Very good

Sweetwater Apartments

12000 Sweet Pl, Charleston, SC 29492

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,480–$3,348

Apartment for rent