Society at Ansonborough
31 Laurens St,
Charleston, SC 29401
Studio - 3 Beds | $3,135 - $16,820
Rental Market Trends in Charleston, SC
What is the average rent in Charleston, SC?
$1,791/month
Average Rent
768 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.4%
Increase in the Last Year
As of February 2025, the average rent in Charleston, SC is $1,791 per month. This is 15% higher than the national average rent price of $1,556/month, making Charleston one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Charleston, you can expect to pay about $1,885 per month for a studio, $1,791 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,929 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,199 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Charleston, SC?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.4%, which averages out to $26 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated February 2025
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Rent Ranges in Charleston, SC
Last Updated February 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
6%
$700 - $1,000/month
31%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
39%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
24%
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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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Charleston?
Based on current rent prices, Charleston City Market, Charlestowne and Cannonborough-Elliottborough are the most expensive neighborhoods in Charleston.
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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 $1,791, you’ll want to make about $5,970 per month or $71,640 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.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Charleston, SC is 0.1% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Charleston is 0.4% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,791 - $2,199. You can expect to pay 1.3% more for groceries, 20.2% more for utilities, and 8.6% less for transportation.
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
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$2,391/month
One Bedroom
$957/month
$3,534/month
Two Bedroom
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$4,468/month
Three Bedroom
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$3,938/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.