Charleston, SC Rental Market Trends

What is the average rent in Charleston?

The average rent for an apartment in Charleston is $2,079. The cost of rent varies depending on several factors, including location, size, and quality.

Average rent in Charleston, SC

Last updated July 2025

Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
$2,079	980 sq. ft.

What is the average apartment size in Charleston?

The average size for a Charleston, SC apartment is 980 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

Charleston, SC apartment rent ranges

Charleston, SC Occupied Housing Units

29,479 or 44% of the households in Charleston, SC are renter-occupied while 36,929 or 56% are owner-occupied.

Charleston, SC rent trends

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Average Rent in Charleston, SC By Neighborhood

City	Average Rent
Downtown Charleston	$4,082
Cannonborough - Elliottborough	$3,839
East Central Charleston	$2,955
Westside Charleston	$2,756
Meeting St Manor - Cooper River Court	$2,509
Silver Hill - Magnolia	$2,396
Cross Creek - Dogwood Park	$2,228
Daniel Island	$2,207
Riverland Woods - Dill Tract	$2,166
Bolton's Landing	$1,975
Mt Royall - Harrington Place	$1,887
Essex Farms - Carolina Bay	$1,804
Dupont Area - Orleans	$1,710
Drayton Quarters - Magwood	$1,640
Savage Road - Citadel Mall	$1,627
Ashely Hall Plantation	$1,561
Village Square - Pinecrest Gardens	$1,540
Huntington Woods - Orange Grove	$1,439
St. Andrews - Forest	$1,399

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Charleston?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Charleston are St. Andrews - Forest, where the average rent goes for $1,399/month, Huntington Woods - Orange Grove, where renters pay $1,439/mo on average, and Village Square - Pinecrest Gardens, where the average rent goes for $1,540/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Ashely Hall Plantation ($1,561), Savage Road - Citadel Mall ($1,627), and Drayton Quarters - Magwood ($1,640), where the asking prices are below the average Charleston rent of $2,079/mo.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Charleston?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Charleston are East Central Charleston ($2,955), Cannonborough - Elliottborough ($3,839) and Downtown Charleston ($4,082).

What are the most popular neighborhoods in Charleston?

The most popular neighborhood in Charleston is Daniel Island, where there are 7 listings with an average rent of $2,207. Next up is Bolton's Landing, where apartments go for $1,975/month, followed by Cross Creek - Dogwood Park with $2,228 If you’re looking to rent in Charleston’s most popular neighborhoods, make sure to also check out Drayton Quarters - Magwood, where renters pay $1,640 on average, and Village Square - Pinecrest Gardens, where the average monthly rent is $1,540.

Charleston | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Ashely Hall Plantation is 21% lower than in Bolton's Landing

$1,561

Ashely Hall Plantation rent is 25% lower than Charleston average

Average Rent $1,561

$1,975

Bolton's Landing rent is 5% lower than Charleston average

Average Rent $1,975

How Charleston Compares to Other Cities

State	Average Rent
Charleston	$2,079
Columbia	$1,457
Summerville	$1,658
Greenville	$1,573
Myrtle Beach	$1,651
Spartanburg	$1,250
Aiken	$1,313
Fort Mill	$1,698
Hardeeville	$1,739
Rock Hill	$1,463
Ladson	$1,597

What is the average price for a storage unit in Charleston?

The average rent for a non-climate-controlled 10'x10' storage unit in Charleston is $147.63. Rental costs vary depending on several factors, including unit size and the storage facility's location and amenities.