Last updated on August 11, 2026

Average rent in
Rock Hill, SC

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Rock Hill rent stands today

    Rock Hill, SC rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,444/month. Renters are paying $47 less per month on average than last year, with a month-over-month decline of 1.9% suggesting a recent softening in rents.

  • Rock Hill sits 25.0% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, offering a more accessible rental market for those seeking value in the Southeast.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Rock Hill run around $1,446/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,149/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,395/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,800/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $2,555/month. The largest share of rentals are 2-bed units, making up 49.4% of total rentals.

  • Price ranges

    Houses command a median rent of $1,772/month while apartments are lower at $1,330/month. Houses make up 62.5% of total rentals, reflecting the city's rental inventory composition.

Median rent

Median rent in Rock Hill

$1,444/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Rock Hill is $1,444 per month as of August 2026. This is 25% below the national average rent, or $481 less per month.

$1.28

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Rock Hill

134

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Rock Hill rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Rock Hill, SC

Average rent prices in Rock Hill have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 Rock Hill, SC

Rent prices in Rock Hill vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Rock Hill is $1,330, whereas a house costs $1,772. 1-bedroom apartments in Rock Hill run $1,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,359.

Listings

Studio

$1,446

1%

20%

1 bedroom

$1,149

No Change

3%

2 bedroom

$1,395

No Change

3%

3 bedroom

$1,800

1%

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,555

3%

16%

Studio

Average rent

$1,446

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

20%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,149

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,555

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

16%

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

Compare median rent prices in Rock Hill and Belmont by all bedroom counts and property types.

Rock Hill

Median rent price$1,444
decreased by25%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,825
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Rock Hill, SC is 21% lower than the median rent in Belmont, NC.

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Frequently asked questions for Rock Hill, SC

Quick answers to common questions about the Rock Hill rental market.

How much is rent in Rock Hill?

The average rent in Rock Hill is $1,444 per month as of August 8, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Rock Hill?

Average rent prices in Rock Hill have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does Rock Hill rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Rock Hill is 25% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $481 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Rock Hill?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Rock Hill are Pinckneys Ferry ($950/mo), Cherry Park ($1,365/mo), and Winthrop University ($1,395/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Rock Hill?

To comfortably afford rent in Rock Hill, you'd need to earn approximately $58,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Rock Hill?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Rock Hill average around $1,160/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,350/month.

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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