The Watch on Shem Creek
997 Johnnie Dodds Blvd,
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
1-2 Beds | $1,715 - $2,740
Rental Market Trends in Mount Pleasant, SC
What is the average rent in Mount Pleasant, SC?
$2,041/month
Average Rent
780 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+3%
Increase in the Last Year
As of January 2025, the average rent in Mount Pleasant, SC is $2,041 per month. This is 31% higher than the national average rent price of $1,554/month, making Mount Pleasant one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Mount Pleasant, you can expect to pay about $1,772 per month for a studio, $2,041 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,431 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,061 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Mount Pleasant, SC?
In the past year, rent has increased by 3%, which averages out to $62 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Mount Pleasant, SC
Last Updated January 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
0%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
29%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
71%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Mount Pleasant?
Based on current rent prices, Carolina Park is the most affordable neighborhood in Mount Pleasant.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Mount Pleasant?
Based on current rent prices, Carolina Park is the most expensive neighborhood in Mount Pleasant.
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Which Mount Pleasant neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in Mount Pleasant with the most apartments available is Carolina Park .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Mount Pleasant, SC?
Because the average rent in Mount Pleasant is $2,041, you’ll want to make about $6,803 per month or $81,636 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 Mount Pleasant, SC compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Mount Pleasant, 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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One Bedroom
$2,051/month
$2,051/month
Two Bedroom
$2,568/month
$2,568/month
Three Bedroom
$2,942/month
$2,942/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.