Beaufort County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents for the Beaufort County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area metro area. Population: 218,515.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,582/mo
↓ 0.1% YoY
+77% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,657/mo
↑ 0.7% YoY
+73% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,816/mo
↓ 0.3% YoY
+55% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,177/mo
↓ 0.8% YoY
+43% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,720/mo
↓ 3.0% YoY
+55% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,584 | $1,582 | $-2 (-0.1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,646 | $1,657 | +$11 (+0.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,822 | $1,816 | $-6 (-0.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,195 | $2,177 | $-18 (-0.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,803 | $2,720 | $-83 (-3.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$66,280
$5,523/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$72,640
$6,053/month gross
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.