Average Rent in North Charleston, SC
13 apartment buildings, 149 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Cheapest
$1,300/mo
Elite Palmetto Real Estate LLC
Properties
13
tracked daily
Units
149
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 13 properties in North Charleston, SC.
Average rent trend, last 2 months
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
North Charleston, SC Rent Prices
All 13 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Icon @ Park Circle
1920 McMillan Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405, USA
Elite Palmetto Real Estate LLC
6650 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, SC 29406, USA
Montague at Park Circle
4501 Mixson Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405, USA
Atlantic on the Boulevard
2155 Morris Baker Blvd, North Charleston, SC 29406, USA
Atlantic on the Avenue
6880 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, SC 29406, USA
Centre Pointe Apartments
4986 Wetland Crossing Rd Suite 2100, North Charleston, SC 29418, USA
Monty
2403 Mall Dr, North Charleston, SC 29406, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Icon @ Park Circle 1920 McMillan Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405, USA | $1,050 as of Jun 14 | $1,180 | $1.48 | 3.9 (456) | 5 |
| 2 | Elite Palmetto Real Estate LLC 6650 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, SC 29406, USA | $1,300 | $2,225 | $2.47 | 4.5 (38) | 4 |
| 3 | Montague at Park Circle 4501 Mixson Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405, USA | $1,322 | $1,653 | $2.02 | 4 (80) | 11 |
| 4 | Atlantic on the Boulevard 2155 Morris Baker Blvd, North Charleston, SC 29406, USA | $1,399 | $1,728 | $1.80 | 4.2 (225) | 6 |
| 5 | Atlantic on the Avenue 6880 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, SC 29406, USA | $1,443 | $1,720 | $1.87 | 4.1 (244) | 8 |
| 6 | Centre Pointe Apartments 4986 Wetland Crossing Rd Suite 2100, North Charleston, SC 29418, USA | $1,652 | $2,139 | $2.15 | 3.7 (46) | 12 |
| 7 | Monty 2403 Mall Dr, North Charleston, SC 29406, USA | $1,654 | $2,036 | $2.28 | 4.9 (393) | 19 |
Rent & Price History by Building
Icon @ Park Circle
3.9 (456)1920 McMillan Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405, USA
Elite Palmetto Real Estate LLC
4.5 (38)6650 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, SC 29406, USA
Montague at Park Circle
4 (80)4501 Mixson Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405, USA
Atlantic on the Boulevard
4.2 (225)2155 Morris Baker Blvd, North Charleston, SC 29406, USA
Atlantic on the Avenue
4.1 (244)6880 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, SC 29406, USA
Centre Pointe Apartments
3.7 (46)4986 Wetland Crossing Rd Suite 2100, North Charleston, SC 29418, USA
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North Charleston, SC neighborhoods
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North Charleston, SC Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in North Charleston, SC is $1,983 per month, based on 149 units across 13 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,300 at Elite Palmetto Real Estate LLC to $3,200 at Elite Palmetto Real Estate LLC.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,736/mo | $1,399/mo | 14 |
| 1 Bed | $1,889/mo | $1,322/mo | 72 |
| 2 Bed | $2,089/mo | $1,300/mo | 55 |
| 3 Bed | $2,537/mo | $2,092/mo | 8 |
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 North Charleston, SC, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in North Charleston, SC averages $1,889/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,089/mo. At the local median household income of $62,789, that works out to 38% 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 North Charleston, SC at $1,364/mo. The current tracked market average runs 45% 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 North Charleston, SC while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in North 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
$79,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,983/mo.
Comfortable income
$95,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,300/mo), you need to earn at least $52,000/year.
Median household income in North Charleston, SC is $62,789 , about 34% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in North Charleston, SC
Overall prices in North 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 North Charleston, SC's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,983 |
| Utilities | $530 |
| Groceries | $518 |
| Transportation | $1,264 |
| Healthcare | $617 |
| Other goods and services | $987 |
| Estimated total | $5,900/mo |
Population
117,460
Median household income
$62,789
Census median rent
$1,364/mo
Rent as % of income
31.5%
Median age
34.3
Mean commute
25 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 North Charleston, SC rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs North Charleston, SC | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston, SC | $2,591 | +31% | +2% | 20 |
| Greenville, SC | $1,914 | -3% | -63.8% | 14 |
| Columbia, SC | $1,940 | -2% | +2.5% | 12 |
| Summerville, SC | $1,838 | -7% | -88.8% | 11 |
| Rock Hill, SC | $1,451 | -27% | +1.6% | 10 |
| MT Pleasant, SC | $3,215 | +62% | +2.6% | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in North Charleston, SC?
The average rent in North Charleston, SC is $1,983 per month, based on 149 units across 13 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in North Charleston, SC?
The median asking rent in North Charleston, SC is $1,930 per month, computed from 149 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,983/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in North Charleston, SC?
The lowest available rent in North Charleston, SC starts at $1,300 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in North Charleston, SC?
1-bedroom apartments in North Charleston, SC average $1,889/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,322/mo across 72 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in North Charleston, SC?
2-bedroom apartments in North Charleston, SC average $2,089/mo. Units start from $1,300/mo across 55 units currently listed.
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