# Average Rent in Mt Pleasant, SC

> How much is rent in Mt Pleasant, SC? $2,521 median across 158 units in 8 buildings, each with a daily price history and a citywide trend, tracked daily.

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Latest included observation: November 10, 2026

## What is the average rent in Mt Pleasant, SC?

The average listed apartment rent in Mt Pleasant, SC is $3,129 per month, as of November 10, 2026. This sample includes 158 priced apartments in 8 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Included building observations run from November 9, 2026 through November 10, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings.

8 apartment buildings, 158 units. Recorded asking prices and price history where available.

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Avg Rent

$3,129/mo

median $2,521

[+7.3% vs last month](https://average-rent.com/city/mt-pleasant-sc/trends/)

Cheapest

$1,773/mo

MAA Rivers Walk

Properties

8

tracked daily

Units

158

available now

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Analysis

## Rent Price Breakdown

Compare pricing across all 8 properties in Mt Pleasant, SC.

Timeframe

## Average rent trend, last 3 months

All bedroom types, citywide. Choose a window above to scope the view.

$2,993

Average rent today

Line chart of average rent in Mt Pleasant, SC over the last 3 months. Started at $2,908, ended at $2,993.

### Average rent trend, last 3 months

| Date or category | Average monthly rent (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Aug | 2,908 |
| Aug | 2,959 |
| Aug | 2,878 |
| Aug | 2,900 |
| Sep | 2,981 |
| Sep | 2,916 |
| Sep | 2,836 |
| Sep | 2,761 |
| Oct | 2,791 |
| Oct | 2,763 |
| Oct | 3,038 |
| Oct | 2,898 |
| Nov | 2,993 |

[Full Mt Pleasant, SC price history](https://average-rent.com/city/mt-pleasant-sc/trends/)

### Average Rent by Property

### Starting Price vs Average

### Rent by Bedroom Count

### Price per Square Foot

## Mt Pleasant, SC Rent Prices

All 8 properties ranked by lowest available rent.

[#1 4.6 (213)](https://average-rent.com/city/mt-pleasant-sc/maa-rivers-walk-mt-pleasant-sc/): MAA Rivers Walk 301 Seaport Ln, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USA From $1,773/mo Avg $2,434 23 units

[#2 4.3 (24)](https://average-rent.com/city/mt-pleasant-sc/riverwood-apartments-mt-pleasant-sc/): Riverwood Apartments 1053 Rifle Range Rd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USA From $1,830/mo Avg $1,860 3 units

[#3 2.9 (130)](https://average-rent.com/city/mt-pleasant-sc/the-cooper-mt-pleasant-sc/): The Cooper 331 Harbor Pointe Dr, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USA From $1,840/mo Avg $2,561 35 units

[#4 4.9 (282)](https://average-rent.com/city/mt-pleasant-sc/the-grove-at-carolina-park-apartments-mt-pleasant-sc/): The Grove at Carolina Park Apartments 1385 Classic Ct, Mt Pleasant, SC 29466, USA From $1,930/mo Avg $2,374 24 units

[#5 4.5 (99)](https://average-rent.com/city/mt-pleasant-sc/central-square-at-watermark-apartments-mt-pleasant-sc/): Central Square at Watermark Apartments 1280 Appling Dr, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USA From $1,999/mo Avg $2,453 25 units

[#6 4.6 (182)](https://average-rent.com/city/mt-pleasant-sc/maa-runaway-bay-mt-pleasant-sc/): MAA Runaway Bay 800 Runaway Bay Ln, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USA From $2,053/mo Avg $2,298 14 units

[#7 4.6 (89)](https://average-rent.com/city/mt-pleasant-sc/atlantic-beach-house-apartments-mt-pleasant-sc/): Atlantic Beach House Apartments 1001 Boopa Ln, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USA From $2,493/mo Avg $2,896 3 units

| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [MAA Rivers Walk 301 Seaport Ln, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/mt-pleasant-sc/maa-rivers-walk-mt-pleasant-sc/) | $1,773 | $2,434 | $2.60/ft² | 4.6 (213) | 23 |
| 2 | [Riverwood Apartments 1053 Rifle Range Rd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/mt-pleasant-sc/riverwood-apartments-mt-pleasant-sc/) | $1,830 | $1,860 | $2.07/ft² | 4.3 (24) | 3 |
| 3 | [The Cooper 331 Harbor Pointe Dr, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/mt-pleasant-sc/the-cooper-mt-pleasant-sc/) | $1,840 | $2,561 | $2.37/ft² | 2.9 (130) | 35 |
| 4 | [The Grove at Carolina Park Apartments 1385 Classic Ct, Mt Pleasant, SC 29466, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/mt-pleasant-sc/the-grove-at-carolina-park-apartments-mt-pleasant-sc/) | $1,930 | $2,374 | $2.50/ft² | 4.9 (282) | 24 |
| 5 | [Central Square at Watermark Apartments 1280 Appling Dr, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/mt-pleasant-sc/central-square-at-watermark-apartments-mt-pleasant-sc/) | $1,999 | $2,453 | $2.17/ft² | 4.5 (99) | 25 |
| 6 | [MAA Runaway Bay 800 Runaway Bay Ln, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/mt-pleasant-sc/maa-runaway-bay-mt-pleasant-sc/) | $2,053 | $2,298 | $2.60/ft² | 4.6 (182) | 14 |
| 7 | [Atlantic Beach House Apartments 1001 Boopa Ln, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/mt-pleasant-sc/atlantic-beach-house-apartments-mt-pleasant-sc/) | $2,493 | $2,896 | $3.31/ft² | 4.6 (89) | 3 |

## Rent & Price History by Building

Compare apartment listings by price, bedrooms, and neighborhood.

[Browse all apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/mt-pleasant-sc/apartments/)

[MAA Rivers Walk](https://average-rent.com/city/mt-pleasant-sc/maa-rivers-walk-mt-pleasant-sc/): ![MAA Rivers Walk apartments in Mt Pleasant, SC](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/7662?w=600) 4.6 (213) 301 Seaport Ln, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USA From $1,773/mo 23 units

[Riverwood Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/mt-pleasant-sc/riverwood-apartments-mt-pleasant-sc/): ![Riverwood Apartments apartments in Mt Pleasant, SC](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/11843?w=600) 4.3 (24) 1053 Rifle Range Rd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USA From $1,830/mo 3 units

[The Cooper](https://average-rent.com/city/mt-pleasant-sc/the-cooper-mt-pleasant-sc/): ![The Cooper apartments in Mt Pleasant, SC](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/11842?w=600) 2.9 (130) 331 Harbor Pointe Dr, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USA From $1,840/mo 35 units

[The Grove at Carolina Park Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/mt-pleasant-sc/the-grove-at-carolina-park-apartments-mt-pleasant-sc/): ![The Grove at Carolina Park Apartments apartments in Mt Pleasant, SC](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/places/ChIJ1c-WycNt_ogRbJ53W2urWWo/photos/Ab43m-vVCJWUdBoNCX5MYulQ654EjyIzXSg14A4tfWeJpFsZSEwb66ndNUFU_fpHrc20O6fvbUr-23gked8cixVeCgBc_lmj_GuU5jZzesnCLuPcI3sz8akVd56fHsJ-ArEuEvyrQpdfmYjF61T4IF0Af77MRdOdR57JaIJ6wfCYPHVrI3cSwmr4V7l4OKr3BWWpA7k0PYhOrwxCq9ulfykoyLT0QY2jReXPvNASaw0nQ2UZV1AOmXqKkOaS92tqHsfbMv7QQo8CF2UGW2cIziPWkYxrsLDfhrFBSzoBkdbg2B_zIQ?w=600) 4.9 (282) 1385 Classic Ct, Mt Pleasant, SC 29466, USA From $1,930/mo 24 units

[Central Square at Watermark Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/mt-pleasant-sc/central-square-at-watermark-apartments-mt-pleasant-sc/): ![Central Square at Watermark Apartments apartments in Mt Pleasant, SC](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/11855?w=600) 4.5 (99) 1280 Appling Dr, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USA From $1,999/mo 25 units

[MAA Runaway Bay](https://average-rent.com/city/mt-pleasant-sc/maa-runaway-bay-mt-pleasant-sc/): ![MAA Runaway Bay apartments in Mt Pleasant, SC](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/7666?w=600) 4.6 (182) 800 Runaway Bay Ln, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USA From $2,053/mo 14 units

[Browse all Mt Pleasant, SC apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/mt-pleasant-sc/apartments/)

By Area

## Mt Pleasant, SC neighborhoods

Tracked buildings across 2 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments.

[Mt Pleasant 29464 7](https://average-rent.com/city/mt-pleasant-sc/apartments/?neighborhood=Mt%20Pleasant%2029464)[Mt Pleasant 29466 1](https://average-rent.com/city/mt-pleasant-sc/apartments/?neighborhood=Mt%20Pleasant%2029466)

## Mt Pleasant, SC Average Rent Prices 2026

The average listed rent in Mt Pleasant, SC is **$3,129 per month**, based on 158 units across 8 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,773 at MAA Rivers Walk to $15,000 at Legacy Patriots Point Apartments.

### Average Rent by Bedroom Type

| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Studio | $1,785/mo | $1,773/mo | 3 |
| 1 Bed | $2,872/mo | $1,840/mo | 46 |
| 2 Bed | $3,296/mo | $1,830/mo | 94 |
| 3 Bed | $3,134/mo | $2,717/mo | 15 |

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Market Context

## Who rents in Mt Pleasant, SC, and what they pay

Tracked one-bedroom rent in Mt Pleasant, SC averages **$2,872/mo** , with two-bedroom units averaging **$3,296/mo**. At the local median household income of **$121,364**, that works out to **31% 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 Mt Pleasant, SC at **$2,026/mo**. The [current tracked market average](https://average-rent.com/city/mt-pleasant-sc/trends/) runs **54% 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 Mt Pleasant, SC while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.

## What salary do I need to live comfortably in Mt Pleasant, 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

$125,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,129/mo.

Comfortable income

$150,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,773/mo), you need to earn at least **$71,000/year**.

Median household income in Mt Pleasant, SC is **$121,364** , about 19% below the comfortable-living threshold.

## Cost of living in Mt Pleasant, SC

Overall prices in Mt Pleasant, 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 Mt Pleasant, SC's regional price parities.

| Category | Monthly estimate |
| --- | --- |
| Rent (market average) | $3,129 |
| Utilities | $530 |
| Groceries | $518 |
| Transportation | $1,264 |
| Healthcare | $617 |
| Other goods and services | $987 |
| Estimated total | $7,046/mo |

Population

92,662

Median household income

$121,364

Census median rent

$2,026/mo

Census rent burden

32.9%

Median age

42.8

Mean commute

25 min

## Methodology

Rent data

We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability.

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

We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval.

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.

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## Nearby cities in South Carolina

How Mt Pleasant, SC rent compares to other markets in the state.

| City | Avg Rent | vs Mt Pleasant, SC | 30-Day Change | Properties |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Charleston, SC](https://average-rent.com/city/charleston-sc/) | $2,560 | -18% | +0.3% | 20 |
| [Greenville, SC](https://average-rent.com/city/greenville-sc/) | $1,804 | -42% | +0.9% | 15 |
| [North Charleston, SC](https://average-rent.com/city/north-charleston-sc/) | $1,901 | -39% | -2.1% | 14 |
| [Summerville, SC](https://average-rent.com/city/summerville-sc/) | $1,847 | -41% | +3.8% | 12 |
| [Rock Hill, SC](https://average-rent.com/city/rock-hill-sc/) | $1,451 | -54% | -0.8% | 10 |
| [Columbia, SC](https://average-rent.com/city/columbia-sc/) | $1,778 | -43% | +2.5% | 8 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the average rent in Mt Pleasant, SC?

The average listed apartment rent in Mt Pleasant, SC is $3,129 per month, as of November 10, 2026. This sample includes 158 priced apartments in 8 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

### What is the median rent in Mt Pleasant, SC?

The median asking rent in Mt Pleasant, SC is $2,521 per month, computed from 158 priced listings; check the observation dates shown on this page. The average is $3,129/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.

### What is the cheapest apartment rent in Mt Pleasant, SC?

The lowest available rent in Mt Pleasant, SC starts at $1,773 per month. Confirm current availability, fees, and lease terms with the selected listing.

### How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Mt Pleasant, SC?

1-bedroom apartments in Mt Pleasant, SC average $2,872/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,840/mo across 46 units tracked.

### How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Mt Pleasant, SC?

2-bedroom apartments in Mt Pleasant, SC average $3,296/mo. Units start from $1,830/mo across 94 units currently listed.

## Rent Trends in Mt Pleasant, SC

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