Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 7, 2026

Average rent in
Charleston, SC

Last updated on January 7, 2026

Last updated on January 7, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Charleston, SC is $2,600. This is +37%, or $700, higher than the national average.

$2.61

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,600

increased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

386

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Charleston, SC is $2,600. This is +37%, or $700, higher than the national average.

$2.61

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

5%
58%
23%
9%
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 2% in the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $2,226. A 1-bedroom apartment in Charleston, SC costs about $2,050 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,645. Houses for rent in Charleston, SC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,250.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,000

2%

5%

2 bedroom

$2,590

1%

5%

3 bedroom

$3,125

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$4,225

1%

10%

Studio

$1,695

2%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,590

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,125

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,225

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

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$2,600
increased by37%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,972
increased by4%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Charleston, SC is 32% higher than the median rent in Beaufort, SC.

More data insights and reports

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$1,972

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$1,895

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$2,075

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$3,150

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$1,650

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$2,045

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$3,150

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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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$1,200

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The Magnolia by Trion Living

1735 Ashley Hall Rd, Charleston, SC 29407

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,248–$1,911

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5d+ ago

8.6

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1 bed/1 bath ~ Move-in Today!

1850 Pebble Road, Charleston, SC 29407

1 bed

1 bath

$1,250–$1,400

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8.3

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The Riverview

1476 Orange Grove Rd, Charleston, SC 29407

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,300–$1,850

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9.9

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The Jaunt

1840 Carriage Ln, Charleston, SC 29407

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,300–$3,387

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1819 English St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.9

Very good

1819 English St

1819 English St, Charleston, SC 29405

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

Apartment for rent