Cheapest and most expensive places to rent in South Carolina
As of October 17, 2026, the cheapest city to rent in South Carolina is Spartanburg, where the median 1-bedroom asks $899/month, 27% below the statewide median of about $1,225. The most expensive is Charleston at $2,348/month.
Across the 8 South Carolina cities we rank, the median 1-bedroom runs from $899 in Spartanburg to $2,348 in Charleston, 2.6 times as much. 4 of 8 sit below the statewide 1-bedroom median of about $1,225. The largest rental market, Columbia (1,948 listings), has a median of $1,050, 14% below the state.
Updated . Ranked by median 1-bedroom asking rent; only cities with at least 100 listings are included. Statewide median is estimated from city medians weighted by listing count. How we calculate
Cheapest cities to rent in South Carolina
| # | City | 1 bed | 2 beds | Listings | vs state (1BR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spartanburg | $899 | $1,100 | 544 | -27% |
| 2 | Columbia | $1,050 | $1,295 | 1,948 | -14% |
| 3 | Greenville | $1,185 | $1,400 | 1,231 | -3% |
| 4 | North Myrtle Beach | $1,200 | $1,700 | 329 | -2% |
Most expensive cities to rent in South Carolina
| # | City | 1 bed | 2 beds | Listings | vs state (1BR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charleston | $2,348 | $2,750 | 1,359 | +92% |
| 2 | Aiken | $1,300 | $1,375 | 359 | +6% |
| 3 | Myrtle Beach | $1,300 | $1,600 | 1,385 | +6% |
| 4 | North Charleston | $1,225 | $1,527 | 510 | 0% |
Common questions
- What is the cheapest city to rent in South Carolina?
- As of October 17, 2026, Spartanburg has the lowest median 1-bedroom asking rent among the South Carolina cities we rank, at $899/month. Next are Columbia ($1,050) and Greenville ($1,185).
- What is the most expensive city to rent in South Carolina?
- As of October 17, 2026, Charleston has the highest median 1-bedroom asking rent among the South Carolina cities we rank, at $2,348/month, 92% above the statewide median.
- What is the median rent for a 1-bedroom in South Carolina?
- As of October 17, 2026, the statewide median asking rent for a 1-bedroom is about $1,225/month. It is estimated from city medians weighted by listing count, using active listings on Redfin, Zillow and ApartmentHomeLiving. How we calculate