Charleston, SC Rent Trends

Rank #16, last updated December 5

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What is the average rent in Charleston?

The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Charleston, SC is $1,775. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Charleston, SC is $1,999. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Charleston, SC is $3,000.

1 bed

$1,775


2 beds

$1,999


3+ beds

$3,000

Note: We calculate "average" rent as the median, or midpoint, to eliminate any skew from extremely high-priced or low-priced units.

Rent Prices Over Time in Charleston

Apartment Rent Ranges in Charleston

The monthly rent for apartments in Charleston, SC ranges from $1,100 to $3,900+.

$1,100 - $1,800

$1,800 - $2,500

$2,500 - $3,200

$3,200 - $3,900

$3,900+

What is the average apartment size in Charleston?

The average size of a Charleston, SC apartment is 1143 square feet, while the median apartment size for Charleston, SC is 1042 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Charleston, SC (38.5%) are 3+ bedroom apartments, while the fewest (23%) are 1 bedroom apartments. Meanwhile, 2 bedroom apartments account for 38.5%.

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

What is the average rent for various neighborhoods in Charleston?

Studio1 bed2 beds3+ beds
Headquarters Island**$1,800$3,450

Note: We calculate "average" rent as the median, or midpoint, to eliminate any skew from extremely high-priced or low-priced units.

* Insufficient data to calculate value

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