Average Rent in Charleston, SC
15 apartment buildings, 175 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$2,623/mo
market average
Cheapest
$1,623/mo
MAA Cypress Cove
Properties
15
tracked daily
Units
175
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 15 properties in Charleston, SC.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Charleston, SC Rent Prices
All 15 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
MAA Cypress Cove
3590 Mary Ader Ave, Charleston, SC 29414, USA
MAA James Island
550 Harbor Cove Ln, Charleston, SC 29412, USA
Riverland Woods
1001 Riverland Woods Pl, Charleston, SC 29412, USA
The Boulevard Apartments
725 Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USA
Meeting Street Lofts
601 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA
The Porter
577 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA
Element 29
287 Huger St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MAA Cypress Cove 3590 Mary Ader Ave, Charleston, SC 29414, USA | $1,623 | $1,934 | $1.56 | 4.2 (169) | 17 |
| 2 | MAA James Island 550 Harbor Cove Ln, Charleston, SC 29412, USA | $1,683 | $2,138 | $2.28 | 4.5 (189) | 20 |
| 3 | Riverland Woods 1001 Riverland Woods Pl, Charleston, SC 29412, USA | $1,714 | $1,996 | $2.11 | 4.3 (233) | 7 |
| 4 | The Boulevard Apartments 725 Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USA | $1,722 | $2,497 | $3.21 | 4.2 (294) | 24 |
| 5 | Meeting Street Lofts 601 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA | $1,877 | $2,346 | $4.02 | 3.9 (235) | 13 |
| 6 | The Porter 577 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA | $1,897 | $2,524 | $2.96 | 4.6 (54) | 4 |
| 7 | Element 29 287 Huger St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA | $1,996 | $2,334 | $3.00 | 2.7 (39) | 6 |
Explore Each Property
MAA Cypress Cove
4.2 (169)3590 Mary Ader Ave, Charleston, SC 29414, USA
MAA James Island
4.5 (189)550 Harbor Cove Ln, Charleston, SC 29412, USA
Riverland Woods
4.3 (233)1001 Riverland Woods Pl, Charleston, SC 29412, USA
The Boulevard Apartments
4.2 (294)725 Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USA
Meeting Street Lofts
3.9 (235)601 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA
The Porter
4.6 (54)577 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA
Charleston, SC Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Charleston, SC is $2,623 per month, based on 175 units across 15 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,623 at MAA Cypress Cove to $4,950 at Lois Lane Properties.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,365/mo | $1,722/mo | 29 |
| 1 Bed | $2,325/mo | $1,623/mo | 68 |
| 2 Bed | $2,899/mo | $1,808/mo | 67 |
| 3 Bed | $3,056/mo | $2,313/mo | 8 |
| 4 Bed | $4,567/mo | $3,800/mo | 3 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Charleston, SC, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Charleston, SC averages $2,325/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,899/mo. At the local median household income of $90,038, that works out to 35% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Charleston, SC at $1,632/mo. The current tracked market average runs 61% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Charleston, SC while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Charleston, SC?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$105,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,623/mo.
Comfortable income
$126,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,623/mo), you need to earn at least $65,000/year.
Median household income in Charleston, SC is $90,038 , about 28% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Charleston, SC
Overall prices in Charleston, SC runs above the national average by about 1% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 101.1, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Charleston, SC's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,623 |
| Utilities | $530 |
| Groceries | $518 |
| Transportation | $1,264 |
| Healthcare | $617 |
| Other goods and services | $987 |
| Estimated total | $6,540/mo |
Population
152,014
Median household income
$90,038
Census median rent
$1,632/mo
Rent as % of income
31.4%
Median age
36.1
Mean commute
24 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Compare
Nearby cities in South Carolina
How Charleston, SC rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Charleston, SC | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Charleston, SC | $1,965 | -25% | 13 |
| Greenville, SC | $2,084 | -21% | 12 |
| Columbia, SC | $1,695 | -35% | 9 |
| Summerville, SC | $1,833 | -30% | 8 |
| Rock Hill, SC | $1,416 | -46% | 8 |
| MT Pleasant, SC | $3,459 | +32% | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Charleston, SC?
The average rent in Charleston, SC is $2,623 per month, based on 175 units across 15 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Charleston, SC?
The lowest available rent in Charleston, SC starts at $1,623 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Charleston, SC?
1-bedroom apartments in Charleston, SC average $2,325/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,623/mo across 68 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Charleston, SC?
2-bedroom apartments in Charleston, SC average $2,899/mo. Units start from $1,808/mo across 67 units currently listed.
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