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Goose Creek, SC

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Enjoy Lowcountry charm in this Charleston suburb

River Wooded Hiking Family-Friendly Great Location

Nestled in the Lowcountry of South Carolina, Goose Creek is a highly sought-after suburban city. Its excellent location, award-winning schools, family-friendly neighborhoods, and scenic setting draw in the growing population. Goose Creek sits between industrial plants like Boeing and Volvo while still being within minutes of Charleston and the east coast beaches, but residents don’t have to leave town for outdoor attractions. The Copper River and wooded lands provide Goose Creek residents with sprawling golf courses, streams, and an extensive trail system. Apart from the great outdoors, Goose Creek consists of peaceful neighborhoods as well as shopping centers equipped with all the necessities. Renters looking to call Goose Creek home have an array of rental options ranging from affordable to moderately priced.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Goose Creek, SC is $1,286 for one bedroom, $1,510 for two bedrooms, and $1,914 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Goose Creek has decreased by -0.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,286/month
707 Sq Ft
House
$2,393/month
1,742 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,259/month
1,179 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Goose Creek, SC

Transportation

41

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

45

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Howe Hall AIMS Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

418 Students

8
out of 10

Marrington Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

430 Students

7
out of 10

Boulder Bluff Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

633 Students

5
out of 10

Westview Elementary

Public

Grades 3-5

560 Students

3
out of 10

Mount Holly Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

555 Students

3
out of 10

Marrington Middle School Of The Arts

Public

Grades 6-8

400 Students

9
out of 10

Westview Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

886 Students

5
out of 10

Sedgefield Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

986 Students

2
out of 10

Stratford High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,653 Students

5
out of 10

Goose Creek High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,981 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • North Charleston Wannamaker County Park
  • Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site
  • Cypress Gardens
  • Magnolia Plantation and Gardens

Airports

  • Charleston AFB/International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.