Charleston, SC Rent Trends

Rank #6, last updated August 23

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What is the average rent in Charleston?

The average rent of a studio apartment in Charleston, SC is $2,050. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Charleston, SC is $2,448. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Charleston, SC is $3,325. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Charleston, SC is $3,950.

Studio

$2,050


1 bed

$2,448


2 beds

$3,325


3+ beds

$3,950

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 $1,200 to $5,200+.

$1,200 - $2,200

$2,200 - $3,200

$3,200 - $4,200

$4,200 - $5,200

$5,200+

What is the average apartment size in Charleston?

The average size of a Charleston, SC apartment is 1177 square feet, while the median apartment size for Charleston, SC is 1090 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Charleston, SC (45.85%) are 2 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (1.46%) are studio apartments. Meanwhile, 3+ bedroom apartments account for 36.59%, and 1 bedroom apartments make up 16.1%.

Studio

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

What is the average rent for various neighborhoods in Charleston?

Studio1 bed2 beds3+ beds
Cannonborough Elliotborough**$4,400$6,000
Harleston Village**$5,500$6,500
Westside**$2,900$3,300

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

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