Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 1, 2026
Average rent in
North Charleston, SC
Average rent in
Last updated on July 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
North Charleston, SC rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,796/month. Month to month, rents fell 4.0%, with $49 less per month on average than last year.
Compared to national trends
North Charleston is 7.9% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 151 total rentals offering a modest selection for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in North Charleston run around $1,390/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,298/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,500/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,200/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,737/month. Houses have a median rent of $2,200/month compared to $1,450/month for apartments.
Median rent
Median rent in North Charleston
$1,796/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in North Charleston is $1,796 per month as of June 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $154 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in North Charleston
151
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 4% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in North Charleston run $1,322 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,430.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,390 |  5% |  44% | |
1 bedroom | $1,297 | 3% | 14% | |
2 bedroom | $1,500 | 3% | 14% | |
3 bedroom | $2,200 | No Change | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,737 | 1% | 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 North Charleston, SC.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,450 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,675 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,200 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $812 | 1% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,390
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
44%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,297
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
14%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
14%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,737
Last 30 days
1%
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 North Charleston, SC.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,675
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$812
Last 30 days
1%
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
8%lower than the national median
10%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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$2,147
1%$2,600
5%$2,695
9%$2,195
14%$2,000
2%$3,500
60%$1,950
$2,325
10%$3,400
9%$2,095
12%$7,000
$2,220
5%Discover rentals in North Charleston, SC
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in North Charleston
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
Available May 27
20h ago
Verified
1920 McMillan Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,050–$1,325
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 3
4d ago
7131 Stall Rd, North Charleston, SC 29406
2 beds
1 bath
$1,066–$1,203
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
14h ago
Verified
2225 Greenridge Rd, North Charleston, SC 29406
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,171–$1,574
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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
5d+ ago
House for rent in North Charleston
4412 Holmes Ave #NA, North Charleston, SC 29405
3 beds
2 baths
$4,000
House for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in North Charleston
4945 Lake Palmetto Ln, North Charleston, SC 29418
3 beds
3.5 baths
$3,200
Apartment for rent
11h 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 Jun 30
20h ago
Verified
1920 McMillan Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,050–$1,325
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 3
12h ago
Verified
4939 Ohear Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,725–$2,210
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 25
4h ago
Verified
7930 Saint Ives Rd, North Charleston, SC 29406
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,307–$1,808
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
2225 Greenridge Rd, North Charleston, SC 29406
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,171–$1,574
Price drop
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
1920 McMillan Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,050–$1,325
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 3
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
$2,640
$2,430
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 23
4h ago
Verified
7930 Saint Ives Rd, North Charleston, SC 29406
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,307–$1,808
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
1920 McMillan Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,050–$1,325
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 3
4h ago
Verified
7930 Saint Ives Rd, North Charleston, SC 29406
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,307–$1,808
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
2225 Greenridge Rd, North Charleston, SC 29406
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,171–$1,574
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3229 W Montague Ave, North Charleston, SC 29418
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,730–$2,851
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 $1,796 per month as of June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in North Charleston?
Average rent prices in North Charleston have decreased by 4% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does North Charleston rent compare to the national average?
Rent in North Charleston is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $154 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 $72,000/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?
North Charleston's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,400 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,700 monthly. These figures represent the current market rates across South Carolina's third-largest city, with two-bedroom apartments commanding $300 more than one-bedroom options.
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).