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Last updated on September 6, 2026
Average rent in
Charleston, TN
Average rent in
Last updated on September 6, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Charleston
$1,599/mo
78%vs previous year
The average rent in Charleston is $1,599 per month as of September 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $301 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Charleston
11
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Charleston rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Charleston, TN, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Charleston, TN
Average rent prices in Charleston have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 78% 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, TN
Rent prices in Charleston vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Charleston is $1,389, whereas a house costs $1,697. 1-bedroom apartments in Charleston run $1,199 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $925 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,269 | No Change | 26% | |
2 bedroom | $1,437 |  1% | - | |
3 bedroom | $1,900 | 2% | - | |
4 bedroom | $1,895 | - | - |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Charleston, TN.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,389 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,400 | - | - | |
Houses | $1,697 | 1% | 4% |
Studio
Average rent
$925
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,269
Last year
26%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,437
Last 30 days
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,895
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Charleston, TN.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,389
Condos
Average rent
$1,400
Houses
Average rent
$1,697
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Charleston, TN, 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, TN compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Charleston and Blue Ridge by all bedroom counts and property types.
Charleston
16%lower than the national median
26%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Charleston, TN is 33% lower than the median rent in Blue Ridge, GA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,400
32%$1,322
20%$2,000
30%$1,465
23%$1,800
22%$1,100
12%$1,275
8%$1,910
5%$2,250
11%$1,350
5%$1,695
4%$1,467
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Frequently asked questions for Charleston, TN
Quick answers to common questions about the Charleston rental market.
How much is rent in Charleston?
The average rent in Charleston is $1,599 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Charleston?
Average rent prices in Charleston have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 78% since last year.
How does Charleston rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Charleston is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $301 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Charleston?
To comfortably afford rent in Charleston, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/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).