Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 10, 2026

Average rent in
Charleston, SC

Last updated on April 10, 2026

Last updated on April 10, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Charleston, SC is $2,596. This is +35%, or $680, higher than the national average.

$2.25

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,596

increased by6%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

430

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Charleston, SC is $2,596. This is +35%, or $680, higher than the national average.

$2.25

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

7%
57%
24%
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 remained the same in the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $2,300. A 1-bedroom apartment in Charleston, SC costs about $1,800 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 $2,940.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,812

No Change

7%

2 bedroom

$2,625

No Change

1%

3 bedroom

$3,000

2%

2%

4 bedroom

$3,847

2%

8%

Studio

$1,792

2%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,792

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,812

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,625

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,847

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

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$2,596
increased by35%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,057
increased by7%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Charleston, SC is 26% higher than the median rent in Beaufort, SC.

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Average rent in
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Beaufort

$2,057

decreased by7%

Last year

Folly Beach

$3,495

increased by35%

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$2,150

increased by12%

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$2,287

increased by11%

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$3,300

decreased by26%

Last year

Ladson

$1,995

increased by12%

Last year

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$2,100

increased by6%

Last year

Mount Pleasant

$3,098

increased by16%

Last year

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$1,821

increased by5%

Last year

Sangaree

$1,995

decreased by16%

Last year

Sullivan's Island

$3,000

decreased by63%

Last year

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$2,150

increased by4%

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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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The Jaunt - Photo 1 of 1
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1d ago

9.6

Excellent

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The Jaunt

1840 Carriage Ln, Charleston, SC 29407

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,336–$3,216

Price drop

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Castlereagh Rd. - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.2

Very good

Castlereagh Rd.

2451 Castlereagh Rd, Charleston, SC 29414

1 bed

0 baths

$900

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22h ago

8.3

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Pebble Creek Apartments

1850 Pebble Rd, Charleston, SC 29407

1 bed

1 bath

$999–$1,019

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Oak Land apartment for rent in Charleston

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Available Apr 6

1731 W Avalon Cir #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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1731 W Avalon Cir #D, Charleston, SC 29407

1 bed

1 bath

$1,150

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Available Mar 19

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9.6

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The Magnolia by Trion Living

1735 Ashley Hall Rd, Charleston, SC 29407

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,250–$2,231

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The Riverview - Photo 1 of 1

6h ago

8.4

Very good

The Riverview

1476 Orange Grove Rd, Charleston, SC 29407

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,275–$1,745

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1635 Memminger Ave #B - Photo 1 of 1

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Condo for rent in Charleston

Condo for rent

Available May 7