Clarendon County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in South Carolina. Population: 31,163.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$683/mo
↓ 3.4% YoY
-24% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$687/mo
↓ 3.4% YoY
-28% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$902/mo
↓ 3.3% YoY
-23% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,205/mo
↓ 3.1% YoY
-21% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,380/mo
↓ 5.0% YoY
-21% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $707 | $683 | $-24 (-3.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $711 | $687 | $-24 (-3.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $933 | $902 | $-31 (-3.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,244 | $1,205 | $-39 (-3.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,453 | $1,380 | $-73 (-5.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$27,480
$2,290/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$36,080
$3,007/month gross
Other Counties in South Carolina
Oconee County
1 BR: $717/mo
Calhoun County
1 BR: $1,164/mo
Chesterfield County
1 BR: $687/mo
Saluda County
1 BR: $1,164/mo
Darlington County
1 BR: $856/mo
Union County
1 BR: $791/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.