Last updated on July 29, 2026

Average rent in
Folly Beach, SC

Median rent

Median rent in Folly Beach

$3,000/mo

decreased by30%

vs previous year

The average rent in Folly Beach is $3,000 per month as of July 2026. This is 55% above the national average rent, or $1,070 more per month.

$2.51

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Folly Beach

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Folly Beach rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%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 increased by 13% over the last month and have decreased by 30% 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 $2,500, whereas a house costs $3,497. 1-bedroom apartments in Folly Beach run $2,800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,575.

Listings

Studio

$1,774

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$2,150

36%

-

2 bedroom

$2,550

1%

32%

3 bedroom

$3,143

7%

12%

4 bedroom

$5,850

8%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,774

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

36%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,550

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

32%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,143

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,850

Last 30 days

8%

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$3,000
increased by55%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,052
increased by6%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Folly Beach, SC is 46% 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

SINGLE_FAMILY - Folly Beach, SC

2 Mcdonough Boat Slip, Folly Beach, SC 29439

Studio

0 baths

$600

House for rent

155 Marsh View Villas #155 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Folly Beach

$3,250 - 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Condo In Folly Beach With Great Amenities

155 Marsh View Villas #155, Folly Beach, SC 29439

2 beds

2 baths

$3,250

Condo for rent

Available Jul 1

242 Little Oak Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Folly Beach

SINGLE_FAMILY - Folly Beach, SC

242 Little Oak Dr, Folly Beach, SC 29439

3 beds

3 baths

$4,530

Condo for rent

81 Sandbar Ln #27 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Townhouse for rent in Folly Beach

81 Sandbar Ln, #27

81 Sandbar Ln #27, Folly Beach, SC 29439

3 beds

3 baths

$5,000

House for rent

Available Sep 1

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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 $3,000 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Folly Beach?

Average rent prices in Folly Beach have increased by 13% over the last month and have decreased by 30% since last year.

How does Folly Beach rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Folly Beach is 55% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,070 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 $120,000/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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