Anderson County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in South Carolina. Population: 204,592.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,022/mo
↑ 29.9% YoY
+14% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,035/mo
↑ 30.7% YoY
+8% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,173/mo
↑ 23.9% YoY
-0% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,519/mo
↑ 26.2% YoY
-0% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,849/mo
↑ 17.0% YoY
+5% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $787 | $1,022 | +$235 (+29.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $792 | $1,035 | +$243 (+30.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $947 | $1,173 | +$226 (+23.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,204 | $1,519 | +$315 (+26.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,581 | $1,849 | +$268 (+17.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$41,400
$3,450/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$46,920
$3,910/month gross
Other Counties in South Carolina
Lancaster County
1 BR: $922/mo
Oconee County
1 BR: $717/mo
Berkeley County
1 BR: $1,630/mo
Lee County
1 BR: $687/mo
Kershaw County
1 BR: $849/mo
Dillon County
1 BR: $762/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.