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Mount Pleasant, SC

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The most pleasant suburban paradise on South Carolina’s coast

Suburban Seaside Upscale Historic Scenic Charming

Mount Pleasant, South Carolina sits across the Cooper River from Charleston, offering coastal living with easy city access. This waterfront community features diverse housing options, from properties along Shem Creek to homes in the Old Village district. Current rental trends show one-bedroom apartments averaging $2,084 monthly and two-bedroom units around $2,508.

The town's Shem Creek area draws residents to its waterfront restaurants and outdoor activities, where you can observe local shrimp boats or explore the waterways by paddle board. Patriots Point, featuring the USS Yorktown aircraft carrier museum, stands as a prominent landmark, while the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge provides direct access to downtown Charleston.

Mount Pleasant seamlessly combines historic architecture with contemporary development. The Old Village preserves some of the area's earliest structures, including the Hibben House from 1755. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore Palmetto Islands County Park's boardwalks and recreation areas. As South Carolina's fourth-largest municipality, Mount Pleasant maintains its coastal character while offering convenient access to shopping at Mount Pleasant Towne Centre and the Market at Oakland. The rental market remains competitive, with three-bedroom units showing a 2.63% increase year over year.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Mount Pleasant, SC is $1,736 for a studio, $2,007 for one bedroom, $2,397 for two bedrooms, and $2,899 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mount Pleasant has decreased by -0.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,007/month
782 Sq Ft
House
$4,012/month
1,690 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,654/month
923 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,993/month
1,541 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Mount Pleasant, SC

Transportation

48

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

48

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Mt. Pleasant Academy

Public

Grades PK-5

658 Students

Jennie Moore Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

1,004 Students

Mamie Whitesides Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

834 Students

Belle Hall Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

666 Students

Charles Pinckney Elementary

Public

Grades 3-5

635 Students

Thomas C. Cario Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,125 Students

Moultrie Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,119 Students

Laing Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,012 Students

Wando High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,596 Students

Lucy Garrett Beckham High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,673 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Charles Pinckney National Historic Site
  • Palmetto Islands County Park
  • Isle of Palms County Park
  • Fort Moultrie National Monument
  • Cooper River Marina

Airports

  • Charleston AFB/International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.