Bay South
2201 Mossy Oaks Rd,
Beaufort, SC 29902
1-2 Beds | $1,250 - $1,390
Rental Market Trends in Beaufort, SC
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Beaufort, SC is $1,393/month.
Rent in Beaufort is 16% lower than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.
$1,393/month
Average Rent
715 Sq Ft
Average Size
-3.8%
Change / Year
491
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 $1,393 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Beaufort average $1,610 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Beaufort average $1,790 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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How much has average rent changed in Beaufort, SC?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 3.8%, which averages out to $53 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
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Rent Ranges in Beaufort, SC
September 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
5%
$700 - $1,000/month
37%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
58%
$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 $1,393, you’ll want to make about $4,643 per month or $55,716 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 - $1,790. You can expect to pay 17.5% more for groceries, 8.6% more for utilities, and 1.8% more for transportation.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Beaufort?
The average rent in Beaufort is $1,393 per month, which is 16.3% lower than the national average of $1,665.
What is the average rent for a house in Beaufort?
The average rent for a house in Beaufort, SC is $2,410 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Beaufort?
The average rent for a townhome in Beaufort, SC is $1,899 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Beaufort?
Rents in Beaufort, SC are decreasing, with prices down 3.8% year-over-year and $53 less per month.
What rent range is most common in Beaufort?
In Beaufort, SC, 58% of apartments fall between $1,501 - $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 September 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.