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Last updated on October 24, 2026
Average rent in
Charleston, SC
Average rent in
Last updated on October 24, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Charleston rent stands today
Charleston, SC rent rose 10.8% year over year, with a current median of $2,654/month. Renters today are paying $145 more per month on average than last year as the market recovers from a dip below $2,500 in late 2024 and early 2025.
Compared to national trends
Charleston runs 39.7% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier Southern metros with a total of 361 rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Charleston rent for about $1,898/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,996/month, and 2-bedrooms near $2,527/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,900/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,995/month. Houses rent at a median of $3,050/month while apartments are lower at $2,305/month, reflecting the inventory split with houses making up 54.8% of rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
Beresford Hall rents fell 71.5% year over year to $1,850/month across 16 rentals, and Hampton Park Terrace dropped 56.7% to $2,575/month. These declines contrast with the citywide 10.8% rise and show localized market shifts in Charleston.
Median rent
Median rent in Charleston
$2,654/mo
11%vs previous year
The average rent in Charleston is $2,654 per month as of October 2026. This is 40% above the national average rent, or $754 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Charleston
361
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Charleston rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Charleston, SC
Average rent prices in Charleston have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 11% 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 $3,050. 1-bedroom apartments in Charleston run $2,170 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,531.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,897 |  5% | 15% | |
1 bedroom | $1,995 | 1% | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $2,527 | 4% | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $2,900 | No Change | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $3,995 | No Change | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Cannonborough Elliottborough | $3,500 | |
Charlestowne | $8,000 | |
Daniel Island | $2,999 | |
East Central | $2,500 | |
East Side | $3,300 | |
Harleston Village | $4,650 | |
North Central | $3,000 | |
Radcliffeborough | $2,500 | |
Wegener Terrace | $3,650 | |
Westside | $2,812 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,305 | 1% | 12% | |
Condos | $2,200 | 8% | 5% | |
Houses | $3,050 | 2% | 2% | |
Rooms | $1,650 | 6% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,897
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
15%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,527
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,900
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,995
Last year
1%
East Central
Average rent
$2,500
Westside
Average rent
$2,812
Cannonborough Elliottborough
Average rent
$3,500
Harleston Village
Average rent
$4,650
North Central
Average rent
$3,000
East Side
Average rent
$3,300
Wegener Terrace
Average rent
$3,650
Daniel Island
Average rent
$2,999
Radcliffeborough
Average rent
$2,500
Charlestowne
Average rent
$8,000
Apartments
Average rent
$2,305
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
12%
Condos
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
5%
Houses
Average rent
$3,050
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
6%
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
40%higher than the national median
17%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Charleston, SC is 19% higher than the median rent in Beaufort, SC.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,225
9%$3,178
9%$2,195
10%$2,100
10%$3,375
48%$1,900
5%$2,192
22%$3,000
3%$1,700
6%$1,931
12%$3,677
67%$2,200
11%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 | 4% lower |
| Groceries | 3% higher |
| Health | 16% lower |
| Housing | 8% lower |
| Transportation | 7% lower |
| Utilities | 1% higher |
Discover rentals in Charleston, SC
18h ago
Verified
1735 Ashley Hall Rd, Charleston, SC 29407
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,051–$1,881
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
14h ago
19 Amherst St, Charleston, SC 29403
Studio–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,100–$3,999
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Charleston
1 bed
1 bath
$1,150
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
1d ago
Verified
4747 Lambs Rd, Charleston, SC 29418
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,155–$1,305
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 23
5d+ ago
Riverland Terrace house for rent in Charleston
4 beds
4 baths
$17,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Charleston
3 beds
3.5 baths
$17,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Harleston Village house for rent in Charleston
4 beds
3.5 baths
$15,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
French Quarter apartment for rent in Charleston
2 beds
2.5 baths
$15,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
650 Enterprise Blvd, Charleston, SC 29492
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,510–$8,820
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
8h ago
23h ago
Verified
1100 Hampton Rivers Rd, Charleston, SC 29414
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,939–$2,821
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
503 Sobeit St, Charleston, SC 29492
3 beds
2 baths
$2,595–$2,900
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
650 Enterprise Blvd, Charleston, SC 29492
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,510–$8,820
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
1735 Ashley Hall Rd, Charleston, SC 29407
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,051–$1,881
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
5 beds
3 baths
$6,177
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
601 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,523–$3,461
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
650 Enterprise Blvd, Charleston, SC 29492
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,510–$8,820
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
1100 Hampton Rivers Rd, Charleston, SC 29414
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,939–$2,821
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
503 Sobeit St, Charleston, SC 29492
3 beds
2 baths
$2,595–$2,900
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Harleston Village apartment for rent in Charleston
57 Bull St, Charleston, SC 29401
3 beds
2 baths
$4,436
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.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 $2,654 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Charleston?
Average rent prices in Charleston have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.
How does Charleston rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Charleston is 40% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $754 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Charleston?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Charleston are East Central ($2,500/mo), Radcliffeborough ($2,500/mo), and Westside ($2,812/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Charleston?
To comfortably afford rent in Charleston, you'd need to earn approximately $106,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Charleston?
January and December offer the best rental deals in Charleston, with rents running roughly 10% lower than peak summer months. July sees the highest prices, while December stands out as the least competitive month with lower demand.
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).