Paxton Point Hope
201 Sawyer Cir,
Charleston, SC 29492
Studio - 3 Beds | $1,555 - $2,645
Rental Market Trends in Charleston, SC
What is the average rent in Charleston, SC?
$1,739/month
Average Rent
769 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-0.8%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of December 2024, the average rent in Charleston, SC is $1,739 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,560/month, which means Charleston rent prices are 11% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Charleston, you can expect to pay about $1,906 per month for a studio, $1,739 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,907 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,244 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Charleston, SC?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.8%, which averages out to $13 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated December 2024
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Rent Ranges in Charleston, SC
Last Updated December 2024
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
7%
$700 - $1,000/month
27%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
40%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
27%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Charleston?
Based on current rent prices, Maryville/Ashleyville, Avondale and West Ashley are the most affordable neighborhoods in Charleston.
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Average Rent
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Charleston?
Based on current rent prices, Charleston City Market, Charlestowne and Harleston Village are the most expensive neighborhoods in Charleston.
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Average Rent
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Which Charleston neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Charleston with the most apartments available are West Ashley, Downtown Charleston and North Daniel Island .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Charleston, SC?
Because the average rent in Charleston is $1,739, you’ll want to make about $5,796 per month or $69,552 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Charleston, SC compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Charleston, SC to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
-
$2,389/month
One Bedroom
$954/month
$3,537/month
Two Bedroom
-
$4,467/month
Three Bedroom
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$3,935/month
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Methodology
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.