Last updated on October 28, 2026

Average rent in
Tega Cay, SC

Median rent

Median rent in Tega Cay

$1,462/mo

decreased by39%

vs previous year

The average rent in Tega Cay is $1,462 per month as of October 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $437 less per month.

$1.05

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Tega Cay

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Tega Cay rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Tega Cay, SC, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Tega Cay, SC

Average rent prices in Tega Cay have decreased by 18% over the last month and have decreased by 39% 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 Tega Cay, SC

Rent prices in Tega Cay vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Tega Cay is $1,455, whereas a house costs $1,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Tega Cay run $1,184 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,400.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,184

No Change

1%

2 bedroom

$1,399

No Change

-

3 bedroom

$1,972

18%

18%

4 bedroom

$3,000

19%

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,184

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,399

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,972

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

18%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

No Change

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

Compare median rent prices in Tega Cay and Albemarle by all bedroom counts and property types.

Tega Cay

Median rent price$1,462
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,500
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Tega Cay, SC is 3% lower than the median rent in Albemarle, NC.

Discover rentals in Tega Cay, SC

3117 Point Clear Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Tega Cay

3117 Point Clear Dr

3117 Point Clear Dr, Tega Cay, SC 29708

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,950

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 Tega Cay, SC

Quick answers to common questions about the Tega Cay rental market.

How much is rent in Tega Cay?

The average rent in Tega Cay is $1,462 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Tega Cay?

Average rent prices in Tega Cay have decreased by 18% over the last month and have decreased by 39% since last year.

How does Tega Cay rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Tega Cay is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $437 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Tega Cay?

To comfortably afford rent in Tega Cay, you'd need to earn approximately $59,000/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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