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Rental Market Trends in Beaufort, SC

What is the average rent in Beaufort, SC?

$1,452/month

Average Rent

699 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-3.2%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of February 2026, the average rent in Beaufort, SC is $1,452 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,625/month, which means Beaufort rent prices are 11% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Beaufort, you can expect to pay about $1,080 per month for a studio, $1,452 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,683 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,838 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,080/month
578 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,452/month
699 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,683/month
1,059 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,838/month
1,117 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,964/month
968 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,278/month
1,498 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,159/month
2,316 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,057/month
1,263 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,975/month
1,076 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,370/month
1,642 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Beaufort, SC?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 3.2%, which averages out to $46 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Beaufort, SC
Last Updated February 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Beaufort, SC
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
6% $700 - $1,000/month
22% $1,001 - $1,500/month
72% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Beaufort?

Based on current rent prices, Waddell Garden and Palmetto Estates and Westwood" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Beaufort.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Waddell Garden
$1,415/month
770 Sq Ft
Palmetto Estates and Westwood
$1,610/month
865 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Beaufort?

Based on current rent prices, Palmetto Estates and Westwood and Waddell Garden" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Beaufort.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Palmetto Estates and Westwood
$1,610/month
865 Sq Ft
Waddell Garden
$1,415/month
770 Sq Ft

Which Beaufort neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Beaufort with the most apartments available are Waddell Garden and Palmetto Estates and Westwood" .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Waddell Garden
$1,415/month
770 Sq Ft
Palmetto Estates and Westwood
$1,610/month
865 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Beaufort is $1,452, you’ll want to make about $4,840 per month or $58,080 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 Beaufort, SC is 2.7% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Beaufort is 16.2% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,080 - $1,838. You can expect to pay 17.0% more for groceries, 7.3% more for utilities, and 1.7% more for transportation.

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Beaufort, SC

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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