Cherokee County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in South Carolina. Population: 56,200.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$755/mo
↑ 5.9% YoY
-15% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$795/mo
↑ 10.7% YoY
-17% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$902/mo
↓ 4.2% YoY
-23% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,135/mo
↓ 3.2% YoY
-26% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,349/mo
↓ 0.4% YoY
-23% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $713 | $755 | +$42 (+5.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $718 | $795 | +$77 (+10.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $942 | $902 | $-40 (-4.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,172 | $1,135 | $-37 (-3.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,354 | $1,349 | $-5 (-0.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$31,800
$2,650/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$36,080
$3,007/month gross
Other Counties in South Carolina
Calhoun County
1 BR: $1,164/mo
Hampton County
1 BR: $720/mo
Orangeburg County
1 BR: $750/mo
Florence County
1 BR: $953/mo
Marion County
1 BR: $823/mo
Allendale County
1 BR: $823/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.