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Rental Market Trends in Beaufort, SC

What is the average rent in Beaufort, SC?

$1,390/month

Average Rent

715 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-5.9%

Decrease in the Last Year

Beaufort, SC Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Beaufort, SC is $1,390 per month. This is 16% lower than the national average rent of $1,645/month, making renting in Beaufort more affordable than most cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Beaufort average $1,076 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Beaufort average $1,390 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Beaufort average $1,665 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Beaufort average $1,859 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,076/month
578 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,390/month
715 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,665/month
1,069 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,859/month
1,135 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,085/month
2,034 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,453/month
1,573 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,736/month
2,260 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,021/month
1,467 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Beaufort, SC?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 5.9%, which averages out to $82 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 June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Beaufort, SC
Last Updated June 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Beaufort, SC
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
5% $700 - $1,000/month
32% $1,001 - $1,500/month
63% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Beaufort is $1,390, you’ll want to make about $4,633 per month or $55,596 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 3.0% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Beaufort is 16.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,076 - $1,859. You can expect to pay 17.5% more for groceries, 7.3% more for utilities, and 1.8% more for transportation.

City

Beaufort, SC

634 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Beaufort, SC compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Beaufort, SC to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

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Abberly Pointe Apartment Homes

Abberly Pointe Apartment Homes

100 Ashton Pointe Blvd,
Beaufort, SC 29906

$1,404 - $2,568

1-2 Beds

Pointe Grand Beaufort

Pointe Grand Beaufort

135 Hillpointe Cir,
Beaufort, SC 29906

$1,495 - $2,289

2 Beds

Eventide

Eventide

10 Shell Creek Dr,
Beaufort, SC 29906

$1,681 - $2,290 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

4000 Margaret

4000 Margaret

4000 Margaret St,
Beaufort, SC 29906

$1,395 - $2,325 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

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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 June 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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