Charleston, SC Rent Trends

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What is the average rent in Charleston?

The average rent of a studio apartment in Charleston, SC is $1,823. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Charleston, SC is $2,443. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Charleston, SC is $2,457. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Charleston, SC is $3,850.

Studio

$1,823


1 bed

$2,443


2 beds

$2,457


3+ beds

$3,850

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

Jun 03 2024Jul 17 2024Aug 31 2024Oct 16 2024Dec 01 2024Jan 16 2025Mar 03 2025Apr 18 2025Jun 18 2025$1,200$1,650$2,100$2,810
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Apartment Rent Ranges in Charleston

The monthly rent for apartments in Charleston, SC ranges from $1,200 to $4,800+.

$1,200 - $2,100

$2,100 - $3,000

$3,000 - $3,900

$3,900 - $4,800

$4,800+

What is the average apartment size in Charleston?

The average size of a Charleston, SC apartment is 1057 square feet, while the median apartment size for Charleston, SC is 1000 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Charleston, SC (40.91%) are 2 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (2.27%) are studio apartments. Meanwhile, 3+ bedroom apartments account for 31.82%, and 1 bedroom apartments make up 25%.

Studio

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

What is the average rent for various neighborhoods in Charleston?

Studio1 bed2 beds3+ beds
Cannonborough Elliotborough*$3,098$4,000$5,500
Harleston Village*$2,419$3,992$5,450
Headquarters Island**$2,100$3,430

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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