Last updated on September 26, 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 $1,439/month. Renters are paying about $1 less per month than last year, while month-to-month rent increased 1.3%, suggesting recent upward movement in the market.

  • Rock Hill sits 24.3% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a more accessible market for renters despite a smaller inventory of 142 total rentals.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Rock Hill run around $1,446/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,139/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,395/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $2,672/month. Houses command a median of $1,695/month compared to $1,327/month for apartments, which make up 26.1% of total rentals.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Country Club Estates rents fell 55.6% year over year to $1,573/month across 21 rentals, and Baxter dropped 53.2% to $1,598/month. These declines contrast with the broadly flat citywide market, showing localized shifts in Rock Hill.

Median rent

Median rent in Rock Hill

$1,439/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Rock Hill is $1,439 per month as of September 2026. This is 24% below the national average rent, or $461 less per month.

$1.28

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Rock Hill

142

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 increased by 1% 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 $1,327, whereas a house costs $1,695. 1-bedroom apartments in Rock Hill run $1,144 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,369.

Listings

Studio

$1,446

9%

28%

1 bedroom

$1,139

No Change

5%

2 bedroom

$1,395

No Change

1%

3 bedroom

$1,795

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,672

2%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$1,446

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

28%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,139

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,672

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

11%

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$1,439
decreased by24%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,650
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Rock Hill, SC is 13% lower than the median rent in Belmont, NC.

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$800

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2400 Celanese Road, Rock Hill, SC 29732

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,125–$1,500

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Apartment for rent in Rock Hill

412 Ebenezer Ave.

412 Ebenezer Ave, Rock Hill, SC 29730

2 beds

1 bath

$1,175

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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 $1,439 per month as of September 19, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Rock Hill?

Average rent prices in Rock Hill have increased by 1% 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 24% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $461 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Rock Hill?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Rock Hill are Finley ($1,378/mo), Derby Downs ($1,395/mo), and Eastview ($1,464/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?

December offers the best rental deals in Rock Hill with the lowest rents of the year and reduced competition, while April sees the highest prices with about a 3% difference between peak and off-peak months.

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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