Last updated on October 27, 2026

Average rent in
Pickens, SC

Median rent

Median rent in Pickens

$1,200/mo

increased by33%

vs previous year

The average rent in Pickens is $1,200 per month as of October 2026. This is 37% below the national average rent, or $700 less per month.

$1.36

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Pickens

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Pickens rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Pickens, SC

Average rent prices in Pickens have decreased by 10% over the last month and have increased by 33% 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 Pickens, SC

Rent prices in Pickens vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Pickens is $1,050, whereas a house costs $1,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Pickens run $1,258 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,025.

Listings

Studio

$700

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,258

12%

48%

2 bedroom

$1,125

No Change

22%

3 bedroom

$1,504

32%

16%

4 bedroom

$2,500

No Change

196%

Studio

Average rent

$700

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,258

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

48%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,125

Last year

22%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,504

Last 30 days

32%

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last year

196%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Pickens, 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 Pickens, SC compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Pickens and Arden by all bedroom counts and property types.

Pickens

Median rent price$1,200
decreased by37%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,675
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Pickens, SC is 28% lower than the median rent in Arden, NC.

Discover rentals in Pickens, SC

Windwood Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Windwood Apartments

208 Windwood Dr, Pickens, SC 29671

2 beds

1 bath

$850–$925

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.
Northway Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

Northway Apartments

104 Northway Dr, Pickens, SC 29671

2–3 beds

1 bath

$950–$1,100

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 Pickens, SC

Quick answers to common questions about the Pickens rental market.

How much is rent in Pickens?

The average rent in Pickens is $1,200 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Pickens?

Average rent prices in Pickens have decreased by 10% over the last month and have increased by 33% since last year.

How does Pickens rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Pickens is 37% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $700 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Pickens?

To comfortably afford rent in Pickens, you'd need to earn approximately $48,000/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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