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Last updated on May 17, 2026
Average rent in
North Charleston, SC
Average rent in
Last updated on May 17, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where North Charleston rent stands today
North Charleston, SC rent rose 7.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,823/month. Renters today are paying $154 more per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
North Charleston sits 6.5% more affordable than the $1,949/month national median, with 163 total rentals offering a modest market size for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in North Charleston run around $1,290/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,344/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,524/month, 3-bedrooms around $2,198/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,895/month, with houses renting for a median of $2,250/month and apartments at $1,504/month. The market is weighted toward 3-bedroom units, which make up 39.7% of inventory.
Median rent
Median rent in North Charleston
$1,823/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in North Charleston is $1,823 per month as of May 2026. This is 6% below the national average rent, or $126 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in North Charleston
163
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $1,504, whereas a house costs $2,250. 1-bedroom apartments in North Charleston run $1,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,487.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,290 | 2% | 86% | |
1 bedroom | $1,344 | 6% | 17% | |
2 bedroom | $1,524 |  1% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $2,197 | 1% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,895 | 3% | 4% |
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 | $1,504 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,700 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,250 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $937 | 2% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,290
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
86%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,344
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
17%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,524
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,197
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,895
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
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
$1,504
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$937
Last 30 days
2%
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
6%lower than the national median
5%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in North Charleston, SC is 11% lower than the median rent in Beaufort, SC.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,047
11%$2,600
1%$2,825
18%$2,200
18%$2,100
5%$3,230
52%$1,975
14%$2,080
6%$3,166
2%$1,975
12%$3,500
58%$2,150
Discover rentals in North Charleston, SC
4d ago
Verified
1920 McMillan Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,050–$1,325
Apartment for rent
Available May 15
1d ago
2245 Greenridge Rd, North Charleston, SC 29406
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,190–$1,755
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1946 Iron St, North Charleston, SC 29406
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
7930 Saint Ives Rd, North Charleston, SC 29406
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,286–$1,509
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,721
Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in North Charleston
5049 Spaniel Dr #1, North Charleston, SC 29405
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,500
House for rent
Available May 14
1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,062
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in North Charleston
2018 Riverview Ave #1, North Charleston, SC 29405
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,300
House for rent
Available Jul 31
4d ago
Verified
1920 McMillan Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,050–$1,325
Apartment for rent
Available May 15
2d ago
Verified
4939 Ohear Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405
Studio
1 bath
$1,700–$1,770
Apartment for rent
Available May 26
2h ago
Verified
3229 W Montague Ave, North Charleston, SC 29418
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,690–$2,811
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
2225 Greenridge Rd, North Charleston, SC 29406
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,151–$1,544
Price drop
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
7930 Saint Ives Rd, North Charleston, SC 29406
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,286–$1,509
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,062
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,420
$2,260
Price drop
House for rent
Available Apr 12
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,635
$2,530
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 30
4d ago
Verified
1920 McMillan Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,050–$1,325
Apartment for rent
Available May 15
2h ago
Verified
3229 W Montague Ave, North Charleston, SC 29418
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,690–$2,811
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
2225 Greenridge Rd, North Charleston, SC 29406
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,151–$1,544
Price drop
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
7930 Saint Ives Rd, North Charleston, SC 29406
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,286–$1,509
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 $1,823 per month as of May 16, 2026.
Is rent up or down in North Charleston?
Average rent prices in North Charleston have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
How does North Charleston rent compare to the national average?
Rent in North Charleston is 6% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $126 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 $73,000/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).