Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 15, 2026
Average rent in
North Charleston, SC
Average rent in
Last updated on August 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where North Charleston rent stands today
North Charleston, SC rent rose 4.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,750/month. Renters today are paying $12 more per month on average than last year.
Compared to national trends
North Charleston sits 9.1% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, with 139 total rentals offering a modest market size for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
In North Charleston, SC, studios rent for a median of $1,280/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,251/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,501/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,000/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,895/month. This range reflects the diversity of rental options by bedroom count.
Neighborhood spotlight
The studio segment in North Charleston, SC saw a YoY increase of 143.8%, diverging strongly from the citywide rent rise of 4.5%. This indicates a unique dynamic in the smallest unit category compared to the broader market.
Median rent
Median rent in North Charleston
$1,750/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in North Charleston is $1,750 per month as of August 2026. This is 9% below the national average rent, or $175 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in North Charleston
139
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased 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
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 $1,450, whereas a house costs $2,091. 1-bedroom apartments in North Charleston run $1,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,400.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,280 | 5% | 145% | |
1 bedroom | $1,251 |  1% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,501 | 2% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $2,000 | 1% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,895 | 1% | 2% |
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 | $1,450 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,650 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,091 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $962 | 5% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,280
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
145%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,251
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,501
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,895
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
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
$1,450
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,091
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$962
Last 30 days
5%
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
8%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in North Charleston, SC is 16% lower than the median rent in Beaufort, SC.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,077
6%$2,535
5%$2,750
17%$2,150
8%$2,095
17%$4,550
20%$2,000
1%$2,255
8%$3,225
11%$1,900
14%$3,500
$2,200
3%Discover rentals in North Charleston, SC
2d ago
Verified
1920 McMillan Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,050–$1,325
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
1d ago
Chateau And Jenkins Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100–$1,300
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1946 Iron St, North Charleston, SC 29406
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
18h ago
2125 Aberdeen Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405
2 beds
1 bath
$1,275
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in North Charleston
4779 Holbird Dr, North Charleston, SC 29405
4 beds
4.5 baths
$5,500
$4,500
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in North Charleston
1071 Lockhart St #NA, North Charleston, SC 29405
3 beds
2 baths
$4,300
House for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in North Charleston
5049 Spaniel Dr #1, North Charleston, SC 29405
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,000
House for rent
Available Jun 18
1d ago
Townhouse for rent in North Charleston
4231 Barnwell Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,500
House for rent
Available Apr 20
2d ago
Verified
1920 McMillan Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,050–$1,325
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
16h ago
Verified
4939 Ohear Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,745–$2,140
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 15
8h ago
Verified
3229 W Montague Ave, North Charleston, SC 29418
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,655–$2,590
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
7930 Saint Ives Rd, North Charleston, SC 29406
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,195–$1,867
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
7930 Saint Ives Rd, North Charleston, SC 29406
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,195–$1,867
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d 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 baths
$2,665
$2,485
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 30
16h ago
Verified
4939 Ohear Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,745–$2,140
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 15
2d ago
Verified
1920 McMillan Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,050–$1,325
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
8h ago
Verified
3229 W Montague Ave, North Charleston, SC 29418
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,655–$2,590
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
7930 Saint Ives Rd, North Charleston, SC 29406
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,195–$1,867
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2225 Greenridge Rd, North Charleston, SC 29406
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,171–$1,514
Price drop
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 $1,750 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in North Charleston?
Average rent prices in North Charleston have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $175 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 $70,000/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).