# Average Rent in Charleston, SC & Rent Trends > Average rent in Charleston, SC is $1,550/mo as of October 2026. Price history for 1 recently listed units in 1 buildings. Canonical: https://average-rent.com/city/charleston-sc/trends/ Prices last verified October 20, 2026 ## What is the average 5-bedroom rent in Charleston, SC? The average listed 5-bedroom apartment rent in Charleston, SC is $1,550 per month, last observed October 20, 2026. This sample includes 1 priced apartment in 1 building. Current availability is not confirmed. We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings. Rent prices and market trends across 1 apartment community in Charleston, SC. Prices update after successful source checks. Area [All Areas](https://average-rent.com/city/charleston-sc/trends/?bedrooms=5) [Cainhoy](https://average-rent.com/city/charleston-sc/trends/29492/?bedrooms=5)[NOMO](https://average-rent.com/city/charleston-sc/trends/29403/?bedrooms=5) Charleston [29412](https://average-rent.com/city/charleston-sc/trends/29412/?bedrooms=5)[29414](https://average-rent.com/city/charleston-sc/trends/29414/?bedrooms=5) Mt Pleasant [29464](https://average-rent.com/city/charleston-sc/trends/29464/?bedrooms=5) Beds [All Bedrooms](https://average-rent.com/city/charleston-sc/trends/?bedrooms=all) [Studio](https://average-rent.com/city/charleston-sc/trends/?bedrooms=0)[1 Bed](https://average-rent.com/city/charleston-sc/trends/?bedrooms=1)[2 Bed](https://average-rent.com/city/charleston-sc/trends/?bedrooms=2)[3 Bed](https://average-rent.com/city/charleston-sc/trends/?bedrooms=3)[4 Bed](https://average-rent.com/city/charleston-sc/trends/?bedrooms=4)[5 Bed](https://average-rent.com/city/charleston-sc/trends/?bedrooms=5) Showing 5 bedrooms in Charleston, SC. Market Average $1,550/mo Lowest Listed $1,550/mo as of Oct 20 Communities 1 tracked daily Units Listed 1 as of Oct 20 ## Is Rent Going Up or Down in Charleston, SC? As of October 2026, the average rent in Charleston, SC is $1,550 per month across 1 apartment community and 1 recently listed units. The most affordable option is [Hoffler Place](https://average-rent.com/city/charleston-sc/hoffler-place-charleston-sc/) starting at $1,550/mo. By unit type, a 5-bedroom averages $1,550/mo. Prices range from $1,550 to $1,550 per month. The most common price point is the $1,400 range, where 1 units were listed. ## Rent by Bedroom Type in Charleston, SC 5 Bed $1,550 from $1,550 ยท 1 units ## Rent Prices by Apartment in Charleston, SC | Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Hoffler Place](https://average-rent.com/city/charleston-sc/hoffler-place-charleston-sc/) | $1,550/mo | $1,550/mo | 1 | 4.4 | ## Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Charleston, SC ### What is the average 5-bedroom rent in Charleston, SC? The average listed 5-bedroom apartment rent in Charleston, SC is $1,550 per month, last observed October 20, 2026. This sample includes 1 priced apartment in 1 building. Current availability is not confirmed. ### What rent range can I find in Charleston, SC? The 5-bedroom apartment listings we track in Charleston, SC range from $1,550 to $1,550 per month, last verified October 20, 2026. These are the lowest and highest listed prices. They are not a typical price for every apartment. The building, floor plan, and lease terms can affect the price. ### Are rents going up or down in Charleston, SC? There is not enough comparable history to report a reliable 30-day rent change for 5-bedroom apartment listings in Charleston, SC. Missing dates or a change in the buildings we track can prevent a comparison. The chart uses recorded prices for 5-bedroom apartments with a known unit identity. It averages those prices within each building before comparing buildings. Missing history does not mean rents stayed flat. ### How much is a 5-bedroom apartment in Charleston, SC? 5-bedroom apartments average $1,550 per month across 1 priced listing in Charleston, SC. Listed rents range from $1,550 to $1,550 per month, last verified October 20, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms. ### Which tracked building has the lowest starting rent in Charleston, SC? Hoffler Place has the lowest starting rent among the buildings in the comparison table, at $1,550 per month. We track 1 priced listing matching your bedroom choice in that building, last verified October 20, 2026. The starting price applies to its lowest-priced matching apartment. Check that apartment's latest price and availability. ### Which rent range has the most listings in Charleston, SC? The $1,400 to $1,600 monthly range has the most matching listings: 1 units, or 100.0% of the priced apartments we track in Charleston, SC. This count does not tell us how fast the apartments rent. ### How many apartment listings do you track in Charleston, SC? We track 1 priced unit at 1 apartment building, last verified October 20, 2026. These are 5-bedroom apartments. These are previously listed units. They are not a confirmed count of apartments available today. ### How much rent history is available for Charleston, SC? We do not yet have enough accepted price records to draw a history chart for 5-bedroom apartment listings in Charleston, SC. Current asking prices can appear before rent history is ready. We do not fill missing history with zero or with prices for a different bedroom count. ### Why can the headline rent differ from the trend chart in Charleston, SC? The average at the top of the page gives each matching apartment equal weight. The chart first averages recorded prices within each building, then compares buildings. It removes the highest and lowest groups when at least ten buildings contribute and omits days with fewer than five buildings. Different dates, building counts, and listing mixes can produce different figures. The monthly table averages the recorded daily figures. ### Does my bedroom choice change the prices and answers? Yes. Your chosen area and bedroom count filter the asking rents, listing counts, rent ranges, and answers on this page. The active community exclusions are Student housing and 55+ / senior community and Corporate housing and Military / active duty housing and Veteran housing. When you choose a bedroom count, the history chart uses recorded prices for matching apartments with a known identity. If those records are missing, we leave the chart empty rather than use prices for other bedroom types. Open an individual apartment to check its own price history. ### Do these rents include utilities, parking, and other fees? We use the published total monthly rent when it is available and the base rent otherwise. Unknown fees are not zero. Utilities, parking, pet charges, deposits, and one-time costs can add to the amount you pay. Check the selected unit and lease terms for a complete quote. ### How should I compare free-rent offers with listed rent? A free-rent offer can reduce the effective cost over a lease without changing the listed monthly rent. Compare the same lease length and move-in date, then include required charges and the offer conditions. The market averages do not assume an unconfirmed discount. ### Does this page represent every rental in the market? These figures describe the priced apartment listings we track, not every rental home or every occupied apartment. Coverage and the mix of bedrooms, buildings, and locations can change. A lower market average does not prove that the same apartment received a price cut. ### How fresh are the Charleston, SC rent figures? The listed prices were last verified October 20, 2026. They describe previously listed units, not confirmed availability today. Open the building and apartment details to check for a newer price. ## 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 $62,000/year Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,550/mo. Comfortable income $74,000/year Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries. Median household income in Charleston, SC is **$90,038** , about 21% above the comfortable-living threshold. ## Explore Charleston, SC Apartments Browse all 1 communities with daily-updated pricing and availability. [Browse All Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/charleston-sc/apartments/) [Find Your Match](https://average-rent.com/quiz/) ## 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) | $1,550 | | Utilities | $530 | | Groceries | $518 | | Transportation | $1,264 | | Healthcare | $617 | | Other goods and services | $987 | | Estimated total | $5,467/mo | Population 152,014 Median household income $90,038 Census median rent $1,632/mo Census rent burden 31.4% Median age 36.1 Mean commute 24 min [South Carolina Rent Trends](https://average-rent.com/state/south-carolina/rent-trends/): Compare rent across all South Carolina cities [Charleston, SC Neighborhood Rent Map](https://average-rent.com/city/charleston-sc/rent-map/): See rent history by neighborhood on a map [Explore Charleston, SC on Map](https://average-rent.com/search/#city=charleston-sc): See neighborhoods and rent data interactively [US-wide rent comparison](https://average-rent.com/research/median-rent-united-states/): See how Charleston, SC rents stack up against the national median ## Google Search Trends for Charleston, SC Apartments Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months. ### Search Interest Over Time [Explore more on Google Trends](https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?q=apartments%20in%20Charleston&geo=US&date=today%2012-m)