Darlington County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents for the Darlington County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area metro area. Population: 200,040.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$850/mo
↑ 3.8% YoY
-5% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$856/mo
↑ 3.9% YoY
-11% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,098/mo
↑ 4.1% YoY
-7% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,317/mo
↑ 3.6% YoY
-14% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,499/mo
↑ 2.5% YoY
-15% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $819 | $850 | +$31 (+3.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $824 | $856 | +$32 (+3.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,055 | $1,098 | +$43 (+4.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,271 | $1,317 | +$46 (+3.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,462 | $1,499 | +$37 (+2.5%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$34,240
$2,853/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$43,920
$3,660/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.