Bedroom count
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Last updated on May 16, 2026
Average rent in
Mount Pleasant, SC
Average rent in
Last updated on May 16, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Mount Pleasant, SC rent slipped 4.0% year over year, with a current median of $3,166/month. Renters today are paying $65 less per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent holding essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Mount Pleasant's median rent of $3,166/month is 62.5% higher than the national median of $1,949/month. This positions Mount Pleasant among pricier coastal metros for renters seeking a higher-end market.
Price ranges
Studios in Mount Pleasant sit around $3,200/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,985/month, 2-bedrooms around $2,341/month, 3-bedrooms around $3,775/month, and 4+ bedrooms around $4,775/month. These figures show the range renters can expect across bedroom sizes.
Median rent
Median rent in Mount Pleasant
$3,166/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Mount Pleasant is $3,166 per month as of May 2026. This is 62% above the national average rent, or $1,217 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Mount Pleasant
82
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Mount Pleasant rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Mount Pleasant, SC
Average rent prices in Mount Pleasant have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $2,144, whereas a house costs $4,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Mount Pleasant run $1,999 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,164.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,200 | No Change |  37% | |
1 bedroom | $1,985 | 3% | 29% | |
2 bedroom | $2,341 | 4% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $3,775 | 2% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $4,775 | 8% | 1% |
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.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,144 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,300 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,100 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$3,200
Last year
37%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,985
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
29%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,341
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,775
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,775
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
1%
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
$2,144
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$4,100
Last 30 days
1%
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
62%higher than the national median
7%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Mount Pleasant, SC is 53% higher than the median rent in Awendaw, SC.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,076
21%$2,600
1%$2,825
18%$2,200
18%$2,100
5%$3,230
52%$1,975
14%$2,080
6%$1,700
3%$1,823
9%$1,975
12%$3,500
58%Discover rentals in Mount Pleasant, SC
1d ago
1175 Mathis Ferry Rd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,530–$1,880
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Mount Pleasant
926 Blackrail Ct #C, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,850
$1,750
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Mount Pleasant
912 Sea Gull Dr #B, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
2 beds
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
1385 Classic Ct, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,868–$6,281
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mount Pleasant
690 Pelzer Dr, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
5 beds
3 baths
$18,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mount Pleasant
3 beds
3.5 baths
$12,000
House for rent
18h ago
House for rent in Mount Pleasant
36 Robert Mills Cir, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
5 beds
4.5 baths
$9,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mount Pleasant
2630 Rifle Range Rd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
4 beds
4 baths
$9,000
House for rent
21h ago
Verified
1054 Anna Knapp Blvd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,875–$2,329
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
1385 Classic Ct, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,868–$6,281
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Townhouse for rent in Mount Pleasant
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,295
$2,995
Price drop
House for rent
2h ago
Apartment for rent in Mount Pleasant
278 Alexandra Dr #15, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
21h ago
Verified
1054 Anna Knapp Blvd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,875–$2,329
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
1385 Classic Ct, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,868–$6,281
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
720 S Shelmore Blvd #201, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,295
$2,995
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
3d ago
Townhouse for rent in Mount Pleasant
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,295
$2,995
Price drop
House for rent
21h ago
Verified
1054 Anna Knapp Blvd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,875–$2,329
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
1385 Classic Ct, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,868–$6,281
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Townhouse for rent in Mount Pleasant
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,295
$2,995
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
720 S Shelmore Blvd #201, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,295
$2,995
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
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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 $3,166 per month as of May 16, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Mount Pleasant?
Average rent prices in Mount Pleasant have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
How does Mount Pleasant rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Mount Pleasant is 62% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,217 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?
Mount Pleasant's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,900 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,300 monthly. One-bedroom rents remained relatively stable compared to the previous year, while two-bedroom prices rose 1.6% year over year.
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).