Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 25, 2026
Average rent in
Charleston, SC
Average rent in
Last updated on July 25, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Charleston, SC rent rose 3.9% year over year, with a current median of $2,597/month. Renters today are paying $38 more per month on average than last year despite a 1.9% month-over-month decline in July 2026.
Compared to national trends
Charleston runs roughly 1.3× the $1,945/month national median, placing it among pricier Southern metros for renters seeking a mix of urban and coastal living. The market offers 368 total rentals.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios and 1-bedrooms in Charleston sit near $1,922/month and $1,928/month respectively, while 2-bedrooms are around $2,549/month. Larger units reach $3,700/month for 4+ bedrooms, with houses renting at a median of $3,000/month compared to $2,243/month for apartments.
Neighborhood spotlight
Old Windemere rents fell 55.0% year over year to $2,700/month across 20 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide 3.9% rise and shows a localized cooldown in this neighborhood.
Median rent
Median rent in Charleston
$2,597/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Charleston is $2,597 per month as of July 2026. This is 34% above the national average rent, or $652 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Charleston
368
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Charleston rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Charleston, SC
Average rent prices in Charleston have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $2,243, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Charleston run $1,950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,430.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,922 | 5% | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $1,928 |  3% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $2,549 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $3,000 | 5% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $3,700 | 1% | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Cannonborough Elliottborough | $3,500 | |
Charlestowne | $7,100 | |
Daniel Island | $3,499 | |
East Central | $2,745 | |
East Side | $2,497 | |
Harleston Village | $4,025 | |
Mazyck Wraggborough | $3,500 | |
North Central | $2,925 | |
Radcliffeborough | $3,925 | |
Westside | $2,850 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,243 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,240 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $3,000 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,850 | 1% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,922
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,928
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,549
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,700
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
East Central
Average rent
$2,745
Westside
Average rent
$2,850
Harleston Village
Average rent
$4,025
Cannonborough Elliottborough
Average rent
$3,500
North Central
Average rent
$2,925
East Side
Average rent
$2,497
Daniel Island
Average rent
$3,499
Radcliffeborough
Average rent
$3,925
Charlestowne
Average rent
$7,100
Mazyck Wraggborough
Average rent
$3,500
Apartments
Average rent
$2,243
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,240
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
1%
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
34%higher than the national median
11%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Charleston, SC is 21% higher than the median rent in Beaufort, SC.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,150
5%$3,199
6%$2,225
14%$2,049
1%$4,500
44%$1,995
1%$2,310
9%$3,400
10%$1,746
1%$2,122
9%$5,000
$2,250
4%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 | 21% lower |
| Housing | 5% lower |
| Transportation | 7% lower |
| Utilities | 1% higher |
Discover rentals in Charleston, SC
1h ago
Verified
1735 Ashley Hall Rd, Charleston, SC 29407
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,079–$2,008
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Charleston
1 bed
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
Available May 18
1h ago
1545 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,215–$1,525
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Riverland Terrace house for rent in Charleston
4 beds
4 baths
$20,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Charleston
3 beds
3.5 baths
$17,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Charlestowne apartment for rent in Charleston
1 E Battery St #B, Charleston, SC 29401
2 beds
2 baths
$13,000
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Harleston Village apartment for rent in Charleston
3 beds
3.5 baths
$10,500
Apartment for rent
48m ago
Verified
650 Enterprise Blvd, Charleston, SC 29492
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,675–$7,760
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1100 Hampton Rivers Rd, Charleston, SC 29414
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,775–$2,709
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
503 Sobeit St, Charleston, SC 29492
3 beds
2 baths
$2,800–$3,000
Apartment for rent
12m ago
Verified
601 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,750–$2,968
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
1735 Ashley Hall Rd, Charleston, SC 29407
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,079–$2,008
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,805
$2,610
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 21
48m ago
Verified
650 Enterprise Blvd, Charleston, SC 29492
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,675–$7,760
Apartment for rent
48m ago
Verified
650 Enterprise Blvd, Charleston, SC 29492
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,675–$7,760
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1100 Hampton Rivers Rd, Charleston, SC 29414
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,775–$2,709
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
503 Sobeit St, Charleston, SC 29492
3 beds
2 baths
$2,800–$3,000
Apartment for rent
12m ago
Verified
601 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,750–$2,968
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 $2,597 per month as of July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Charleston?
Average rent prices in Charleston have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Charleston rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Charleston is 34% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $652 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Charleston?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Charleston are East Side ($2,497/mo), East Central ($2,745/mo), and Westside ($2,850/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Charleston?
To comfortably afford rent in Charleston, you'd need to earn approximately $104,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Charleston?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Charleston average around $2,000/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,690/month.
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).