What's the average rent in Charleston, SC?

Rental Market Trends in Charleston, SC

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of August 2026, the average rent in Charleston, SC is $2,900 per month, which is 48% higher than the national average rent of $1,962 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,900

-0.7%-$20 decrease month-over-month

-3.2%-$95 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

765

APARTMENTS

$2,430

HOUSES

$3,800

TOWNHOUSES

$2,850

As of August 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Charleston, SC at $2,430 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $3,800 per month. Townhomes average $2,850 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,950
2 Bedrooms	$2,532
3 Bedrooms	$3,176
4 Bedrooms	$4,200
All	$2,900

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Charleston, SC is $1,950 per month, followed by $2,532 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,176 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $4,200 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,800
2 Bedrooms	$2,700
3 Bedrooms	$2,850
4 Bedrooms	$3,550
All	$2,850

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Charleston, SC is $1,800 per month, followed by $2,700 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $2,850 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $3,550 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,295
2 Bedrooms	$2,650
3 Bedrooms	$3,100
4 Bedrooms	$5,225
All	$2,700

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Charleston, SC is $2,295 per month, followed by $2,650 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $3,100 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $5,225 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,699
2 Bedrooms	$3,475
3 Bedrooms	$3,844
4 Bedrooms	$3,999
All	$3,800

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Charleston, SC is $2,699 per month, followed by $3,475 for a 2 bedroom house, $3,844 for a 3 bedroom house, and $3,999 for a 4 bedroom house.