# Average Rent in North Charleston, SC &amp; Rent Trends

> Average rent in North Charleston, SC is $2,083/mo as of November 2026. 2BR $2,083. Daily price history for 74 units in 12 buildings.

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Latest included observation: November 11, 2026

## What is the average 2-bedroom rent in North Charleston, SC?

The average listed 2-bedroom apartment rent in North Charleston, SC is $2,083 per month, as of November 11, 2026. This sample includes 74 priced apartments in 12 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 6, 2026 through November 11, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings.

Rent prices and market trends across 12 apartment communities in North Charleston, SC. Prices update after successful source checks.

Area [All Areas](https://average-rent.com/city/north-charleston-sc/trends/?bedrooms=2) [Joint Base Charleston](https://average-rent.com/city/north-charleston-sc/trends/29418/?bedrooms=2)

North Charleston [29405](https://average-rent.com/city/north-charleston-sc/trends/29405/?bedrooms=2)[29406](https://average-rent.com/city/north-charleston-sc/trends/29406/?bedrooms=2)

Beds [All Bedrooms](https://average-rent.com/city/north-charleston-sc/trends/?bedrooms=all) [Studio](https://average-rent.com/city/north-charleston-sc/trends/?bedrooms=0)[1 Bed](https://average-rent.com/city/north-charleston-sc/trends/?bedrooms=1)[2 Bed](https://average-rent.com/city/north-charleston-sc/trends/?bedrooms=2)[3 Bed](https://average-rent.com/city/north-charleston-sc/trends/?bedrooms=3)

Showing 2 bedrooms in North Charleston, SC.

Market Average

$2,083/mo

Lowest Available

$1,100/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

12

tracked daily

Units Listed

74

available now

## Rent by Neighborhood in North Charleston, SC

Compare average rent across North Charleston, SC neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.

| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [North Charleston 29405](https://average-rent.com/city/north-charleston-sc/trends/29405/?bedrooms=all) | $2,189 | - | $1,100 | 5 | 12 |
| [Joint Base Charleston](https://average-rent.com/city/north-charleston-sc/trends/29418/?bedrooms=all) | $2,170 | - | $1,875 | 3 | 27 |
| [North Charleston 29406](https://average-rent.com/city/north-charleston-sc/trends/29406/?bedrooms=all) | $1,868 | - | $1,299 | 4 | 32 |

## Is Rent Going Up or Down in North Charleston, SC?

As of November 2026, the average rent in North Charleston, SC is $2,083 per month across 12 apartment communities and 74 available units.

The most affordable option is [Icon @ Park Circle](https://average-rent.com/city/north-charleston-sc/icon-park-circle-north-charleston-sc/) starting at $1,100/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $2,083/mo.

Prices range from $1,100 to $2,810 per month. The most common price point is the $2,200 range, where 29 units are currently listed.

## North Charleston, SC Rent Price History

Timeframe

View as table

| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2026 | $2,249 | - | 8 |
| November 2026 | $2,243 | -$6 | 7 |

The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.

## Rent Price Distribution

## Rent by Bedroom Type in North Charleston, SC

2 Bed

$2,083

from $1,100 · 74 units

## Rent Prices by Apartment in North Charleston, SC

| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Icon @ Park Circle](https://average-rent.com/city/north-charleston-sc/icon-park-circle-north-charleston-sc/) | $1,100/mo | $1,113/mo | 2 | 3.9 |
| [AMCS](https://average-rent.com/city/north-charleston-sc/amcs-north-charleston-sc/) | $1,299/mo | $1,301/mo | 5 | 3.3 |
| [Atlantic on the Boulevard](https://average-rent.com/city/north-charleston-sc/atlantic-on-the-boulevard-north-charleston-sc/) | $1,679/mo | $1,781/mo | 3 | 4.2 |
| [The Burke Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/north-charleston-sc/the-burke-apartments-north-charleston-sc/) | $1,733/mo | $1,878/mo | 8 | 4 |
| [Montague at Park Circle](https://average-rent.com/city/north-charleston-sc/montague-at-park-circle-north-charleston-sc/) | $1,769/mo | $2,167/mo | 4 | 4 |
| [Centre Pointe Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/north-charleston-sc/centre-pointe-apartments-north-charleston-sc/) | $1,875/mo | $1,930/mo | 5 | 3.7 |
| [Monty](https://average-rent.com/city/north-charleston-sc/monty-north-charleston-sc/) | $1,938/mo | $2,141/mo | 17 | 4.9 |

## Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in North Charleston, SC

### What is the average 2-bedroom rent in North Charleston, SC?

The average listed 2-bedroom apartment rent in North Charleston, SC is $2,083 per month, as of November 11, 2026. This sample includes 74 priced apartments in 12 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

### What rent range can I find in North Charleston, SC?

The 2-bedroom apartment listings we track in North Charleston, SC range from $1,100 to $2,810 per month, as of November 11, 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 North Charleston, SC?

There is not enough comparable history to report a reliable 30-day rent change for 2-bedroom apartment listings in North Charleston, SC. Missing dates or a change in the buildings we track can prevent a comparison. The chart uses recorded prices for 2-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 2-bedroom apartment in North Charleston, SC?

2-bedroom apartments average $2,083 per month across 74 priced listings in North Charleston, SC. Listed rents range from $1,100 to $2,810 per month, as of November 11, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

### Which tracked building has the lowest starting rent in North Charleston, SC?

Icon @ Park Circle has the lowest starting rent among the buildings in the comparison table, at $1,100 per month. We track 2 priced listings matching your bedroom choice in that building, as of November 11, 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 North Charleston, SC?

The $2,200 to $2,400 monthly range has the most matching listings: 29 units, or 39.2% of the priced apartments we track in North Charleston, SC. This count does not tell us how fast the apartments rent.

### How many apartment listings do you track in North Charleston, SC?

We track 74 priced units at 12 apartment buildings, as of November 11, 2026. These are 2-bedroom apartments. This is not the total number of apartments in those buildings. A listing can change or become unavailable. Open the apartment details to check its latest status.

### How much rent history is available for North Charleston, SC?

We have recorded rent data on 17 days from October 2026 through November 2026 for 2-bedroom apartment listings in North Charleston, SC. Some dates can be missing. The chart only shows recorded data. The current month includes the days recorded so far.

### Why can the headline rent differ from the trend chart in North 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 North Charleston, SC rent figures?

We schedule rent updates each day, but buildings can have different price-check dates. The latest accepted price check for these listings was November 11, 2026. The month label does not mean we checked every price today. Open the building or apartment details for its latest price and availability.

## 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

$83,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,083/mo.

Comfortable income

$100,000/year

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

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,100/mo), you need to earn at least **$44,000/year**.

Median household income in North Charleston, SC is **$62,789** , about 37% below the comfortable-living threshold.

## Explore North Charleston, SC Apartments

Browse all 12 communities with daily-updated pricing and availability.

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## 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) | $2,083 |
| Utilities | $530 |
| Groceries | $518 |
| Transportation | $1,264 |
| Healthcare | $617 |
| Other goods and services | $987 |
| Estimated total | $6,000/mo |

Population

117,460

Median household income

$62,789

Census median rent

$1,364/mo

Census rent burden

31.5%

Median age

34.3

Mean commute

25 min

[South Carolina Rent Trends](https://average-rent.com/state/south-carolina/rent-trends/): Compare rent across all South Carolina cities

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[US-wide rent comparison](https://average-rent.com/research/median-rent-united-states/): See how North Charleston, SC rents stack up against the national median

## Google Search Trends for North 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%20North%20Charleston&geo=US&date=today%2012-m)

| Date or category | Average monthly rent (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| 2026-10-20 | 2,236 |
| 2026-10-22 | 2,232 |
| 2026-10-23 | 2,229 |
| 2026-10-24 | 2,229 |
| 2026-10-25 | 2,267 |
| 2026-10-27 | 2,258 |
| 2026-10-28 | 2,261 |
| 2026-10-29 | 2,263 |
| 2026-10-30 | 2,262 |
| 2026-10-31 | 2,256 |
| 2026-11-01 | 2,256 |
| 2026-11-02 | 2,173 |
| 2026-11-03 | 2,208 |
| 2026-11-04 | 2,293 |
| 2026-11-06 | 2,217 |
| 2026-11-08 | 2,275 |
| 2026-11-11 | 2,276 |
