Charleston, SC Rent Trends

Rank #9, last updated October 14

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What is the average rent in Charleston?

The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Charleston, SC is $2,100. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Charleston, SC is $2,078. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Charleston, SC is $3,000.

1 bed

$2,100


2 beds

$2,078


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

Sep 23 2024Nov 08 2024Dec 25 2024Feb 09 2025Mar 27 2025May 13 2025Jun 28 2025Aug 13 2025Oct 14 2025$1,200$1,650$2,100$2,850
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Apartment Rent Ranges in Charleston

The monthly rent for apartments in Charleston, SC ranges from $1,200 to $3,600+.

$1,200 - $1,800

$1,800 - $2,400

$2,400 - $3,000

$3,000 - $3,600

$3,600+

What is the average apartment size in Charleston?

The average size of a Charleston, SC apartment is 1116 square feet, while the median apartment size for Charleston, SC is 1056 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Charleston, SC (40.82%) are 2 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (21.43%) are 1 bedroom apartments. Meanwhile, 3+ bedroom apartments account for 37.76%.

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

What is the average rent for various neighborhoods in Charleston?

Studio1 bed2 beds3+ beds
Harleston Village*$2,786$3,600*
Headquarters Island**$1,870$3,130
Westside**$2,695$2,000

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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