Charleston County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in South Carolina. Population: 409,840.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,557/mo
↓ 1.6% YoY
+74% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,630/mo
↓ 0.9% YoY
+70% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,787/mo
↓ 1.8% YoY
+52% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,222/mo
↓ 1.5% YoY
+46% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,562/mo
↓ 3.4% YoY
+46% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,583 | $1,557 | $-26 (-1.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,644 | $1,630 | $-14 (-0.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,820 | $1,787 | $-33 (-1.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,255 | $2,222 | $-33 (-1.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,653 | $2,562 | $-91 (-3.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$65,200
$5,433/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$71,480
$5,957/month gross
Other Counties in South Carolina
Oconee County
1 BR: $717/mo
McCormick County
1 BR: $729/mo
Beaufort County
1 BR: $1,657/mo
Lancaster County
1 BR: $922/mo
Marlboro County
1 BR: $687/mo
Williamsburg County
1 BR: $687/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.