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Rental Market Trends in Beaufort, SC

Updated August 2026

The average rent in Beaufort, SC is $1,456/month.

Rent in Beaufort is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,663/month.

$1,456/month

Average Rent

715 Sq Ft

Average Size

+0.6%

Change / Year

626

Available Apartments

Beaufort rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Beaufort average $1,076 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Beaufort average $1,456 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Beaufort average $1,649 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Beaufort average $1,864 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,076/month
578 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,456/month
715 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,649/month
1,069 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,864/month
1,135 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,108/month
1,124 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,515/month
1,633 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,910/month
2,062 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Beaufort, SC?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.6%, which averages out to $10 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

August 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Beaufort, SC

August 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
21% $1,001 - $1,500/month
74% $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 $1,456, you’ll want to make about $4,853 per month or $58,236 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 2.9% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Beaufort is 16.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,076 - $1,864. You can expect to pay 17.5% more for groceries, 8.6% more for utilities, and 1.8% more for transportation.

City

Beaufort, SC

626 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

Apartment Communities in Beaufort We Think You'll Love

Abberly Pointe Apartment Homes

Abberly Pointe Apartment Homes

100 Ashton Pointe Blvd,
Beaufort, SC 29906

1-2 Beds | $1,463 - $2,428

Pointe Grand Beaufort

Pointe Grand Beaufort

135 Hillpointe Cir,
Beaufort, SC 29906

2 Beds | $1,495 - $2,289

Eventide

Eventide

10 Shell Creek Dr,
Beaufort, SC 29906

1-3 Beds | $1,588 - $2,425

Habersham Row

Habersham Row

31 Market,
Beaufort, SC 29906

1-2 Beds | $1,575 - $1,999

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Beaufort?

The average rent in Beaufort is $1,456 per month, which is 12.4% lower than the national average of $1,663.

What is the average rent for a house in Beaufort?

The average rent for a house in Beaufort, SC is $2,515 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Beaufort?

Rents in Beaufort, SC are increasing, with prices up 0.6% year-over-year and $10 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Beaufort?

In Beaufort, SC, 74% of apartments fall between $1,501 - $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States South Carolina Beaufort Rental Trends

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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