Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Daniel Island, Charleston, SC

Median rent

Median rent in Daniel Island

$2,400/mo

increased by27%

vs previous year

The average rent in Daniel Island is $2,400 per month as of October 2026. This is 26% above the national average rent, or $500 more per month.

$2.04

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Daniel Island

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Daniel Island rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Daniel Island, Charleston, SC

Average rent prices in Daniel Island have decreased by 30% over the last month and have increased by 27% 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 Daniel Island, Charleston, SC

Rent prices in Daniel Island vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Daniel Island is $2,755, whereas a house costs $4,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Daniel Island run $2,236 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,755.

Listings

Studio

$1,805

No Change

2%

1 bedroom

$2,212

9%

30%

2 bedroom

$2,756

No Change

14%

3 bedroom

$4,000

15%

7%

4 bedroom

$7,270

31%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,805

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,212

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

30%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,756

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$7,270

Last 30 days

31%

Last year

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Daniel Island, 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 Daniel Island, Charleston, SC compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Daniel Island and Cannonborough Elliottborough by all bedroom counts and property types.

Daniel Island

Median rent price$2,400
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,925
increased by107%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Daniel Island, Charleston, SC is 39% lower than the median rent in Cannonborough Elliottborough, Charleston, SC.

Discover rentals in Daniel Island, Charleston, SC

125 Pier View St #103 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Daniel Island condo for rent in Charleston

Residential Lease, Charleston, SC

125 Pier View St #103, Charleston, SC 29492

1 bed

1 bath

$2,100

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.
400 Bucksley Ln #104 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Daniel Island condo for rent in Charleston

1 bed

1 bath

$2,050

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.
130 River Landing Dr #3108 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Daniel Island condo for rent in Charleston

Residential Lease, Daniel Island, SC

130 River Landing Dr #3108, Charleston, SC 29492

1 bed

1 bath

$1,925

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Daniel Island, Charleston, SC

Quick answers to common questions about the Daniel Island rental market.

How much is rent in Daniel Island?

The average rent in Daniel Island is $2,400 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Daniel Island?

Average rent prices in Daniel Island have decreased by 30% over the last month and have increased by 27% since last year.

How does Daniel Island rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Daniel Island is 26% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $500 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Daniel Island?

To comfortably afford rent in Daniel Island, you'd need to earn approximately $96,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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