Saluda County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in South Carolina. Population: 18,952.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,032/mo
↓ 2.9% YoY
+16% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,164/mo
↓ 0.7% YoY
+21% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,276/mo
↓ 1.7% YoY
+9% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,623/mo
↓ 2.0% YoY
+6% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,911/mo
↓ 4.0% YoY
+9% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,063 | $1,032 | $-31 (-2.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,172 | $1,164 | $-8 (-0.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,298 | $1,276 | $-22 (-1.7%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,656 | $1,623 | $-33 (-2.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,991 | $1,911 | $-80 (-4.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$46,560
$3,880/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$51,040
$4,253/month gross
Other Counties in South Carolina
Williamsburg County
1 BR: $687/mo
Pickens County
1 BR: $1,221/mo
Hampton County
1 BR: $720/mo
York County
1 BR: $1,538/mo
Lexington County
1 BR: $1,164/mo
Barnwell County
1 BR: $709/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.