Last updated on November 15, 2026

Average rent in
Mount Pleasant, SC

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Mount Pleasant rent stands today

    Mount Pleasant, SC rent rose 6.3% year over year, with a current median of $3,172/month. Renters today are paying $189 more per month on average than last year as the market recovers from a trough in late 2024 but remains below the peak of $3,450/month in mid-2025.

  • Vs. national rents

    Mount Pleasant runs roughly 1.7× the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier coastal metros. The market is small with 75 total rentals, reflecting a more exclusive inventory.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studio rents sit at $3,300/month, 1-bedrooms at $2,800/month, 2-bedrooms at $2,494/month, 3-bedrooms at $3,550/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $5,750/month. The inventory includes a range of bedroom sizes, with 3-bedrooms making up 39.0% of total rentals.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 1-bedroom segment climbed 67.3% year over year, diverging from the citywide rise of 6.3%. In contrast, studios fell 17.4%, showing variation within Mount Pleasant, SC's rental market.

Median rent

Median rent in Mount Pleasant

$3,172/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Mount Pleasant is $3,172 per month as of November 2026. This is 67% above the national average rent, or $1,272 more per month.

$1.99

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Mount Pleasant

75

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Mount Pleasant rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Mount Pleasant, SC

Average rent prices in Mount Pleasant have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 Mount Pleasant, SC

Rent prices in Mount Pleasant vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Mount Pleasant is $2,251, whereas a house costs $3,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Mount Pleasant run $2,386 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,559.

Listings

Studio

$3,300

No Change

17%

1 bedroom

$2,800

No Change

67%

2 bedroom

$2,494

3%

11%

3 bedroom

$3,550

9%

3%

4 bedroom

$5,750

14%

12%

Studio

Average rent

$3,300

Last year

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

67%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,494

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,550

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,750

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

12%

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 Mount Pleasant, SC.

Apartments

Average rent

$2,251

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

18%

Condos

Average rent

$2,530

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

Houses

Average rent

$3,700

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Mount Pleasant, 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 Mount Pleasant, SC compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Mount Pleasant and Awendaw by all bedroom counts and property types.

Mount Pleasant

Median rent price$3,172
increased by67%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,494
increased by31%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Mount Pleasant, SC is 27% higher than the median rent in Awendaw, SC.

Discover rentals in Mount Pleasant, SC

Parish Place - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Parish Place

1175 Mathis Ferry Rd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,530–$1,900

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.
825 Von Kolnitz Rd - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special
3D tour

2d ago

Townhouse for rent in Mount Pleasant

2 Bedroom Townhome in Mount Pleasant

825 Von Kolnitz Rd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,931

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
827 Von Kolnitz Rd - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Mount Pleasant

Charming 2-Bedroom Townhome in Mount Pleasant

827 Von Kolnitz Rd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

2 beds

1.5 baths

$2,031

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
272 Alexandra Dr #7 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Mount Pleasant

2 beds

2 baths

$2,195

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.
739 Pitt St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Mount Pleasant

Residential Lease, Mount Pleasant, SC

739 Pitt St, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

4 beds

2.5 baths

$18,000

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.
1105 Simmons St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in Mount Pleasant

Residential Lease, Mount Pleasant, SC

1105 Simmons St, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

Studio

0 baths

$15,000

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.
208 Linnea Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Mount Pleasant

3 beds

3.5 baths

$12,000

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.
706 York St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Mount Pleasant

3 beds

3 baths

$8,000

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.
Eller Mount Pleasant - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

13h ago

9.6

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Eller Mount Pleasant

1054 Anna Knapp Blvd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,848–$2,311

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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The Grove at Carolina Park Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.6

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

The Grove at Carolina Park Apartments

1385 Classic Ct, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,930–$5,409

Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.

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825 Von Kolnitz Rd - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special
3D tour

2d ago

Townhouse for rent in Mount Pleasant

2 Bedroom Townhome in Mount Pleasant

825 Von Kolnitz Rd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,931

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
855 Osullivan Dr #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Mount Pleasant

One-story home in quaint neighborhood

855 Osullivan Dr #NA, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

3 beds

2 baths

$4,750

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Eller Mount Pleasant - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

13h ago

9.6

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Eller Mount Pleasant

1054 Anna Knapp Blvd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,848–$2,311

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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The Grove at Carolina Park Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.6

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

The Grove at Carolina Park Apartments

1385 Classic Ct, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,930–$5,409

Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.

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Parish Place - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Parish Place

1175 Mathis Ferry Rd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,530–$1,900

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.
1541 Cultivation Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Mount Pleasant

5 beds

4 baths

$6,000

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.
Eller Mount Pleasant - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

13h ago

9.6

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Eller Mount Pleasant

1054 Anna Knapp Blvd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,848–$2,311

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

Call

825 Von Kolnitz Rd - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special
3D tour

2d ago

Townhouse for rent in Mount Pleasant

2 Bedroom Townhome in Mount Pleasant

825 Von Kolnitz Rd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,931

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
418 Isaac Boston St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Mount Pleasant

2 beds

1 bath

$2,900

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Parish Place - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Parish Place

1175 Mathis Ferry Rd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,530–$1,900

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 Mount Pleasant, SC

Quick answers to common questions about the Mount Pleasant rental market.

How much is rent in Mount Pleasant?

The average rent in Mount Pleasant is $3,172 per month as of November 14, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Mount Pleasant?

Average rent prices in Mount Pleasant have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Mount Pleasant rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Mount Pleasant is 67% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,272 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Mount Pleasant?

To comfortably afford rent in Mount Pleasant, you'd need to earn approximately $127,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Mount Pleasant?

January offers the lowest rents in Mount Pleasant, with approximately 17% savings compared to June's peak pricing. Winter moves can result in better deals than summer apartment hunting.

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).