Pickens County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in South Carolina. Population: 131,106.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,166/mo
↑ 2.6% YoY
+31% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,221/mo
↑ 3.5% YoY
+27% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,339/mo
↑ 2.5% YoY
+14% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,612/mo
↑ 0.8% YoY
+6% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,943/mo
↑ 1.7% YoY
+11% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,136 | $1,166 | +$30 (+2.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,180 | $1,221 | +$41 (+3.5%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,306 | $1,339 | +$33 (+2.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,599 | $1,612 | +$13 (+0.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,911 | $1,943 | +$32 (+1.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$48,840
$4,070/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$53,560
$4,463/month gross
Other Counties in South Carolina
Marlboro County
1 BR: $687/mo
Jasper County
1 BR: $1,407/mo
Kershaw County
1 BR: $849/mo
Abbeville County
1 BR: $725/mo
Williamsburg County
1 BR: $687/mo
Calhoun 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.