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 $2,746. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Charleston, SC is $2,312. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Charleston, SC is $3,032. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Charleston, SC is $3,750.

Studio

$2,746


1 bed

$2,312


2 beds

$3,032


3+ beds

$3,750

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 17 2024Jul 31 2024Sep 15 2024Oct 31 2024Dec 17 2024Feb 01 2025Mar 19 2025May 05 2025Jul 04 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 $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 1124 square feet, while the median apartment size for Charleston, SC is 1050 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Charleston, SC (39.65%) are 3+ bedroom apartments, while the fewest (1.76%) are studio apartments. Meanwhile, 2 bedroom apartments account for 34.8%, and 1 bedroom apartments make up 23.79%.

Studio

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

What is the average rent for various neighborhoods in Charleston?

Studio1 bed2 beds3+ beds
Cannonborough Elliotborough*$3,200$4,000$5,995
Harleston Village*$2,523$4,000$6,475
North Central**$2,140$3,591
Westside**$2,000$3,830

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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