Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 24, 2026

Average rent in
Charleston, SC

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.

$2.42

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,675

increased by7%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

438

for rent on Zumper.com

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.

$2.42

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

7%
55%
23%
9%
6%
$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 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.

Rent comparables in
Charleston, SC

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%

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

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$2,675
increased by41%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,000
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Charleston, SC is 34% higher than the median rent in Beaufort, SC.

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$2,200

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$3,000

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$2,100

increased by3%

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$3,000

increased by13%

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$1,700

increased by6%

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$1,999

decreased by7%

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$4,250

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$2,122

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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

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1–2 baths

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1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,248–$1,996

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3d ago

8.3

Very good

River Front Apartments

1420 River Front Dr, Charleston, SC 29407

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,250–$1,420

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5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

The Riverview

1476 Orange Grove Rd, Charleston, SC 29407

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,300–$1,850

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1020 Little John Dr #123, Charleston, SC 29407

3 beds

2 baths

$1,315

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 20

Palmetto Square - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Palmetto Square

1545 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400–$1,525

Apartment for rent

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6h ago

8.5

Very good

The Lily At West Ashley

2040 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29407

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,450–$1,945

Apartment for rent