Marion County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in South Carolina. Population: 29,212.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$678/mo
↓ 3.8% YoY
-24% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$823/mo
↓ 2.4% YoY
-14% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$902/mo
↓ 3.3% YoY
-23% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,197/mo
↓ 4.0% YoY
-22% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,424/mo
↓ 9.1% YoY
-19% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $705 | $678 | $-27 (-3.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $843 | $823 | $-20 (-2.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $933 | $902 | $-31 (-3.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,247 | $1,197 | $-50 (-4.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,567 | $1,424 | $-143 (-9.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$32,920
$2,743/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$36,080
$3,007/month gross
Other Counties in South Carolina
Cherokee County
1 BR: $795/mo
Laurens County
1 BR: $869/mo
Florence County
1 BR: $953/mo
Williamsburg County
1 BR: $687/mo
Fairfield County
1 BR: $1,164/mo
Chester County
1 BR: $816/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.