Last updated on September 17, 2026

Average rent in
Daniel Island, Charleston, SC

Median rent

Median rent in Daniel Island

$3,299/mo

increased by66%

vs previous year

The average rent in Daniel Island is $3,299 per month as of September 2026. This is 74% above the national average rent, or $1,399 more per month.

$1.91

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Daniel Island

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Daniel Island rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Daniel Island, Charleston, SC, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Daniel Island, Charleston, SC

Average rent prices in Daniel Island have decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 66% 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 $2,403, whereas a house costs $4,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Daniel Island run $2,242 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,804.

Listings

Studio

$1,903

No Change

17%

1 bedroom

$2,231

11%

26%

2 bedroom

$2,825

5%

25%

3 bedroom

$3,945

2%

11%

4 bedroom

$5,500

9%

51%

Studio

Average rent

$1,903

Last year

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,231

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

26%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,825

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

25%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,945

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,500

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

51%

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$3,299
increased by74%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,409
increased by79%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Daniel Island, Charleston, SC is 3% lower than the median rent in Cannonborough Elliottborough, Charleston, SC.

Discover rentals in Daniel Island, Charleston, SC

400 Bucksley Ln #308 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Daniel Island condo for rent in Charleston

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

1225 Blakeway St #1303 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Daniel Island townhouse for rent in Charleston

3 beds

2 baths

$3,150

130 River Landing Dr #4101 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Daniel Island condo for rent in Charleston

Residential Lease, Daniel Island, SC

130 River Landing Dr #4101, Charleston, SC 29492

3 beds

2 baths

$3,300

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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 $3,299 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Daniel Island?

Average rent prices in Daniel Island have decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 66% since last year.

How does Daniel Island rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Daniel Island is 74% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,399 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 $132,000/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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