Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 30, 2026
Average rent in
North Charleston, SC
Average rent in
Last updated on September 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in North Charleston
$1,723/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in North Charleston is $1,723 per month as of September 2026. This is 9% below the national average rent, or $177 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in North Charleston
153
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of North Charleston rentals at each price point
Rent trends in North Charleston, SC
Average rent prices in North Charleston have increased by 1% 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
North Charleston, SC
Rent prices in North Charleston vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in North Charleston is $1,495, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in North Charleston run $1,322 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,495.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,299 |  2% | 15% | |
1 bedroom | $1,297 | 1% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,550 | 1% | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $2,100 | 2% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,565 | 4% | 8% |
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 North Charleston, SC.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,495 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,600 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,000 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $925 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,299
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
15%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,297
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,565
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
8%
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 North Charleston, SC.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$925
Last 30 days
No Change
The table above reflects average rent prices in North 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.
How does rent in North Charleston, SC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in North Charleston and Beaufort by all bedroom counts and property types.
North Charleston
9%lower than the national median
12%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in North Charleston, SC is 19% lower than the median rent in Beaufort, SC.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,125
7%$2,600
4%$3,150
16%$2,152
8%$2,175
25%$5,000
31%$1,900
1%$2,199
8%$3,000
6%$1,950
12%$5,000
$2,195
4%Cost of living in North Charleston, SC
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 4% lower |
| Groceries | 3% higher |
| Health | 16% lower |
| Housing | 8% lower |
| Transportation | 7% lower |
| Utilities | 1% higher |
Discover rentals in North Charleston, SC
6h ago
Verified
1920 McMillan Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,050–$1,325
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 21
1h ago
2220 Van Buren Ave, North Charleston, SC 29406
2 beds
1 bath
$1,149
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
7930 Saint Ives Rd, North Charleston, SC 29406
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,167–$1,793
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2245 Greenridge Rd, North Charleston, SC 29406
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,190–$1,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$3,327
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in North Charleston
4231 Barnwell Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,300
House for rent
Available Apr 20
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in North Charleston
5551 Colonial Chatsworth Cir #116C, North Charleston, SC 29418
3 beds
2 baths
$4,000
$3,000
Price drop
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in North Charleston
1992 Groveland Ave #1, North Charleston, SC 29405
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,000
House for rent
Available Sep 18
6h ago
Verified
1920 McMillan Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,050–$1,325
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 21
51m ago
Verified
4939 Ohear Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,745–$2,835
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 30
3h ago
Verified
7930 Saint Ives Rd, North Charleston, SC 29406
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,167–$1,793
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
2225 Greenridge Rd, North Charleston, SC 29406
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,189–$1,524
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
7930 Saint Ives Rd, North Charleston, SC 29406
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,167–$1,793
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
2225 Greenridge Rd, North Charleston, SC 29406
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,189–$1,524
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1815 Clements Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$1,095–$1,695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,460
House for rent
Available Oct 15
6h ago
Verified
1920 McMillan Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,050–$1,325
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 21
3h ago
Verified
7930 Saint Ives Rd, North Charleston, SC 29406
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,167–$1,793
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
2225 Greenridge Rd, North Charleston, SC 29406
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,189–$1,524
Price drop
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
3229 W Montague Ave, North Charleston, SC 29418
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,655–$2,626
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for North Charleston, SC
Quick answers to common questions about the North Charleston rental market.
How much is rent in North Charleston?
The average rent in North Charleston is $1,723 per month as of September 26, 2026.
Is rent up or down in North Charleston?
Average rent prices in North Charleston have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
How does North Charleston rent compare to the national average?
Rent in North Charleston is 9% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $177 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in North Charleston?
To comfortably afford rent in North Charleston, you'd need to earn approximately $69,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in North Charleston?
January offers the lowest rents in North Charleston, running about 3.7% below June's peak prices, making winter months ideal for budget-conscious 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).