Kershaw County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in South Carolina. Population: 65,779.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$844/mo
↑ 6.2% YoY
-5% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$849/mo
↑ 6.1% YoY
-11% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,009/mo
↑ 2.2% YoY
-14% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,214/mo
↑ 2.1% YoY
-20% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,458/mo
↑ 8.6% YoY
-17% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $795 | $844 | +$49 (+6.2%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $800 | $849 | +$49 (+6.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $987 | $1,009 | +$22 (+2.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,189 | $1,214 | +$25 (+2.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,342 | $1,458 | +$116 (+8.6%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$33,960
$2,830/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$40,360
$3,363/month gross
Other Counties in South Carolina
Saluda County
1 BR: $1,164/mo
Edgefield County
1 BR: $1,114/mo
Horry County
1 BR: $1,229/mo
Cherokee County
1 BR: $795/mo
McCormick County
1 BR: $729/mo
Lexington County
1 BR: $1,164/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.