Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
College of Charleston, SC

Median rent

Median rent in Sullivans Island

$2,650/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sullivans Island is $2,650 per month as of October 2026. This is 39% above the national average rent, or $750 more per month.

$2.32

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sullivans Island

448

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sullivans Island rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in College of Charleston, SC

Average rent prices in Sullivans Island have increased by 10% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in College of Charleston, SC

Rent prices in Sullivans Island vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sullivans Island is $2,264, whereas a house costs $3,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Sullivans Island run $2,064 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,500.

Listings

Studio

$1,749

-

4%

1 bedroom

$1,950

-

7%

2 bedroom

$2,600

-

5%

3 bedroom

$3,150

-

30%

4 bedroom

$4,500

-

40%

Studio

Average rent

$1,749

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,150

Last year

30%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last year

40%

The table above reflects average rent prices in College of Charleston, 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.

Discover rentals in College of Charleston, SC

Modern Living at 2220 Van Buren Ave - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

7.8

Very good

Modern Living at 2220 Van Buren Ave

2220 Van Buren Ave, North Charleston, SC 29406

1 bed

1 bath

$999

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.
North Corner Pointe - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

North Corner Pointe

3360 Apache St, North Charleston, SC 29405

1 bed

1 bath

$1,050

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.
Clement Crossing Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

2d ago

9.9

Excellent

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Clement Crossing Apartments

1815 Clements Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405

Studio–3 beds

1 bath

$1,095–$1,249

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

12h ago

8.8

Very good

East Village Commons

19 Amherst St, Charleston, SC 29403

Studio–4 beds

1–2 baths

$1,100–$3,999

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 College of Charleston, SC

Quick answers to common questions about the Sullivans Island rental market.

How much is rent in Sullivans Island?

The average rent in Sullivans Island is $2,650 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sullivans Island?

Average rent prices in Sullivans Island have increased by 10% since last year.

How does Sullivans Island rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sullivans Island is 39% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $750 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Sullivans Island?

To comfortably afford rent in Sullivans Island, you'd need to earn approximately $106,000/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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