Census ACS 2023 · 62 cities
Cities in South Carolina With Highest Rent
Rent prices directly impact affordability for the many residents who don't own their homes. In South Carolina, Bluffton town has the highest median rent at $2,187. Rent varies based on local housing supply, demand, proximity to employment centers, and overall cost of living. For renters evaluating where to live in South Carolina, this ranking shows how monthly housing costs compare across the state's 62 major cities.
Source: Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
| # | City | Median Rent | Home Value | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Columbia city | $1,092 | $186,200 | $54,152 |
| 2 | Wade Hampton Cdp | $1,064 | $293,300 | $75,522 |
| 3 | Tega Cay city | $1,307 | $494,500 | $141,037 |
| 4 | Taylors Cdp | $1,260 | $242,700 | $71,747 |
| 5 | Sumter city | $1,055 | $188,400 | $53,071 |
| 6 | Summerville town | $1,414 | $295,700 | $78,621 |
| 7 | St. Andrews Cdp | $1,060 | $146,700 | $45,321 |
| 8 | Spartanburg city | $1,043 | $185,300 | $51,193 |
| 9 | Socastee Cdp | $1,244 | $218,200 | $59,826 |
| 10 | Simpsonville city | $1,322 | $267,500 | $79,233 |
| 11 | Seven Oaks Cdp | $1,185 | $195,900 | $64,003 |
| 12 | Rock Hill city | $1,279 | $267,400 | $64,770 |
| 13 | Red Hill Cdp | $1,078 | $223,900 | $62,132 |
| 14 | Red Bank Cdp | $1,141 | $176,200 | $60,348 |
| 15 | Powdersville Cdp | $1,231 | $318,600 | $88,125 |
| 16 | Port Royal town | $1,606 | $298,000 | $70,330 |
| 17 | Parker Cdp | $1,066 | $121,800 | $38,607 |
| 18 | Orangeburg city | $765.00 | $145,000 | $33,066 |
| 19 | Oak Grove Cdp | $988.00 | $195,700 | $75,506 |
| 20 | North Myrtle Beach city | $1,171 | $371,900 | $72,111 |
| 21 | North Charleston city | $1,364 | $267,700 | $62,789 |
| 22 | North Augusta city | $1,080 | $220,500 | $90,132 |
| 23 | Newberry city | $837.00 | $124,600 | $47,885 |
| 24 | Myrtle Beach city | $1,132 | $347,700 | $53,679 |
| 25 | Murrells Inlet Cdp | $1,702 | $355,800 | $75,438 |
| 26 | Mount Pleasant town | $2,026 | $667,100 | $121,364 |
| 27 | Moncks Corner town | $1,203 | $312,800 | $91,516 |
| 28 | Mauldin city | $1,401 | $242,100 | $81,027 |
| 29 | Little River Cdp | $1,531 | $267,800 | $64,590 |
| 30 | Lexington town | $1,360 | $271,200 | $83,263 |
| 31 | Lake Wylie Cdp | $1,517 | $464,200 | $112,113 |
| 32 | Ladson Cdp | $1,517 | $222,100 | $83,031 |
| 33 | James Island town | $1,443 | $454,200 | $100,176 |
| 34 | Irmo town | $1,412 | $193,100 | $85,137 |
| 35 | Hilton Head Island town | $1,518 | $652,100 | $96,715 |
| 36 | Hanahan city | $1,324 | $339,800 | $84,061 |
| 37 | Greer city | $1,144 | $264,300 | $80,030 |
| 38 | Greenwood city | $826.00 | $123,400 | $40,253 |
| 39 | Greenville city | $1,248 | $453,300 | $68,460 |
| 40 | Goose Creek city | $1,611 | $279,500 | $87,437 |
| 41 | Garden City Cdp | $1,382 | $194,100 | $50,027 |
| 42 | Gantt Cdp | $1,021 | $156,200 | $47,265 |
| 43 | Gaffney city | $822.00 | $141,100 | $41,214 |
| 44 | Fountain Inn city | $1,072 | $255,400 | $72,021 |
| 45 | Fort Mill town | $1,437 | $457,000 | $127,537 |
| 46 | Forest Acres city | $1,182 | $260,500 | $76,417 |
| 47 | Florence city | $922.00 | $189,800 | $56,433 |
| 48 | Five Forks Cdp | $2,139 | $424,600 | $140,668 |
| 49 | Easley city | $903.00 | $243,100 | $65,330 |
| 50 | Dentsville Cdp | $1,145 | $154,600 | $44,029 |
| 51 | Conway city | $881.00 | $236,300 | $54,841 |
| 52 | Columbia city | $1,158 | $243,500 | $55,653 |
| 53 | Clemson city | $972.00 | $359,100 | $49,713 |
| 54 | Charleston city | $1,632 | $469,100 | $90,038 |
| 55 | Cayce city | $1,358 | $158,900 | $58,095 |
| 56 | Carolina Forest Cdp | $1,567 | $298,700 | $70,647 |
| 57 | Boiling Springs Cdp | $1,267 | $230,000 | $79,798 |
| 58 | Bluffton town | $2,187 | $444,500 | $105,463 |
| 59 | Berea Cdp | $1,032 | $187,200 | $48,104 |
| 60 | Beaufort city | $1,061 | $310,400 | $59,454 |
| 61 | Anderson city | $965.00 | $199,600 | $44,321 |
| 62 | Aiken city | $1,199 | $261,800 | $69,837 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bluffton town is the #1 ranked city in South Carolina by median rent, with a value of $2,187 according to Census ACS 2023 data.
South Carolina has 62 cities with 10,000+ population tracked in Census ACS 2023 data.
All data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-Year estimates by the US Census Bureau.
Data from the American Community Survey 2023 5-Year estimates. Covers cities with populations of 10,000 or more in South Carolina.