Chester County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in South Carolina. Population: 32,171.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$811/mo
↓ 2.9% YoY
-9% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$816/mo
↓ 2.9% YoY
-15% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,056/mo
↑ 0.5% YoY
-10% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,469/mo
↓ 0.3% YoY
-4% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,547/mo
↓ 3.9% YoY
-12% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $835 | $811 | $-24 (-2.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $840 | $816 | $-24 (-2.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,051 | $1,056 | +$5 (+0.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,473 | $1,469 | $-4 (-0.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,610 | $1,547 | $-63 (-3.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$32,640
$2,720/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$42,240
$3,520/month gross
Other Counties in South Carolina
Newberry County
1 BR: $787/mo
York County
1 BR: $1,538/mo
Laurens County
1 BR: $869/mo
Fairfield County
1 BR: $1,164/mo
Oconee County
1 BR: $717/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.