Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on October 3, 2025

Average rent in
Charleston, SC

Last updated on October 3, 2025

Last updated on October 3, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Charleston, SC is $2,420. This is +23%, or $446, higher than the national average.

$2.05

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,420

decreased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

390

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Charleston, SC is $2,420. This is +23%, or $446, higher than the national average.

$2.05

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

6%
61%
20%
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 decreased by 4% in the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $2,176. A 1-bedroom apartment in Charleston, SC costs about $1,988 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,250. Houses for rent in Charleston, SC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,000.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,920

3%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,422

No Change

1%

3 bedroom

$2,937

3%

2%

4 bedroom

$3,499

4%

4%

Studio

$1,809

6%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,809

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,920

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,422

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,937

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,499

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

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$2,420
increased by23%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,044
increased by4%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Charleston, SC is 18% higher than the median rent in Beaufort, SC.

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Average rent in
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Beaufort

$2,044

decreased by6%

Last year

Folly Beach

$2,575

decreased by44%

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$1,925

increased by4%

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Hanahan

$1,793

increased by10%

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Isle Of Palms

$4,400

decreased by36%

Last year

Ladson

$1,800

increased by8%

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Moncks Corner

$1,900

decreased by4%

Last year

Mount Pleasant

$2,950

increased by5%

Last year

North Charleston

$1,619

increased by2%

Last year

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$1,984

decreased by5%

Last year

Sullivan's Island

$3,300

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Last year

Summerville

$1,995

increased by1%

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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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$295

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8.8

Very good

West Wind

1742 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,240–$5,055

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1d ago

8.3

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River Front

1420 River Front Dr, Charleston, SC 29407

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,250–$1,650

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11h ago

8.3

Very good

Palmetto Square

1545 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,275–$1,480

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9.6

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The Jaunt

1840 Carriage Ln, Charleston, SC 29407

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,400–$3,059

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1655 Pearlott St #B, Charleston, SC 29407

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

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11h ago

8.3

Very good

The Riverview

1476 Orange Grove Rd, Charleston, SC 29407

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,420–$1,645

Apartment for rent

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Rent special

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Bees Ferry

2020 Proximity Dr, Charleston, SC 29414

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,477–$2,359

Price drop

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