Last updated on October 28, 2026

Average rent in
Folly Beach, SC

Median rent

Median rent in Folly Beach

$2,900/mo

decreased by17%

vs previous year

The average rent in Folly Beach is $2,900 per month as of October 2026. This is 53% above the national average rent, or $1,000 more per month.

$2.21

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Folly Beach

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Folly Beach rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Folly Beach, SC

Average rent prices in Folly Beach have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 17% 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 Folly Beach, SC

Rent prices in Folly Beach vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Folly Beach is $2,672, whereas a house costs $2,825. 1-bedroom apartments in Folly Beach run $2,264 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,539.

Listings

Studio

$600

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,897

No Change

32%

2 bedroom

$2,400

50%

31%

3 bedroom

$2,850

8%

34%

4 bedroom

$4,000

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$600

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,897

Last year

32%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

50%

Last year

31%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,850

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

34%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

The table above reflects average rent prices in Folly Beach, 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 Folly Beach, SC compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Folly Beach and Beaufort by all bedroom counts and property types.

Folly Beach

Median rent price$2,900
increased by53%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,225
increased by17%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Folly Beach, SC is 30% higher than the median rent in Beaufort, SC.

Discover rentals in Folly Beach, SC

2 Mcdonough Boat Slip - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Folly Beach

Residential Lease, Folly Beach, SC

2 Mcdonough Boat Slip, Folly Beach, SC 29439

Studio

0 baths

$595

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.
242 Little Oak Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Folly Beach

Residential Lease, Folly Beach, SC

242 Little Oak Dr, Folly Beach, SC 29439

3 beds

3 baths

$4,000

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 Folly Beach, SC

Quick answers to common questions about the Folly Beach rental market.

How much is rent in Folly Beach?

The average rent in Folly Beach is $2,900 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Folly Beach?

Average rent prices in Folly Beach have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 17% since last year.

How does Folly Beach rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Folly Beach is 53% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,000 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Folly Beach?

To comfortably afford rent in Folly Beach, you'd need to earn approximately $116,000/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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