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Rental Market Trends in Anderson, SC

What is the average rent in Anderson, SC?

$1,028/month

Average Rent

708 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.1%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Anderson, SC is $1,028 per month. This is 37% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/month, making renting in Anderson more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Anderson, you can expect to pay about $742 per month for a studio, $1,028 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,169 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,610 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$742/month
317 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,028/month
708 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,169/month
977 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,610/month
1,269 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$995/month
322 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,776/month
1,045 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,052/month
1,320 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,715/month
984 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Anderson, SC?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.1%, which averages out to $1 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Anderson, SC
Last Updated April 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Anderson, SC
Percentage*
Rent Range
26% Below $700/month
31% $700 - $1,000/month
31% $1,001 - $1,500/month
9% $1,501 - $2,000/month
3% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Anderson?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Anderson and Anderson Core" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Anderson.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Anderson
$1,170/month
669 Sq Ft
Anderson Core
$1,239/month
737 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Anderson?

Based on current rent prices, Anderson Core and Downtown Anderson" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Anderson.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Anderson Core
$1,239/month
737 Sq Ft
Downtown Anderson
$1,170/month
669 Sq Ft

Which Anderson neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Anderson with the most apartments available are Downtown Anderson and Anderson Core" .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Anderson
$1,170/month
669 Sq Ft
Anderson Core
$1,239/month
737 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Anderson, SC?

Because the average rent in Anderson is $1,028, you’ll want to make about $3,426 per month or $41,112 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Anderson, SC is 9.3% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Anderson is 27.6% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $742 - $1,610. You can expect to pay 2.2% more for groceries, 8.8% less for utilities, and 3.3% less for transportation.

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Anderson, SC

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Apartment Averages

Downtown Anderson

Anderson, SC

Anderson Core

Anderson, SC

Studio
$742/month
-
One Bedroom
$999/month
$1,063/month
Two Bedroom
$1,156/month
$1,193/month
Three Bedroom
$1,638/month
$1,502/month
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100 Copperleaf Ln,
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$1,749

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20 Wren St,
Anderson, SC 29626

$897 - $1,239

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Anderson, SC 29621

$1,123 - $3,528

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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 February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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