Rosewood at Clemson
201 Tiliwa Ct,
Central, SC 29630
1-3 Beds | $1,315 - $1,555
Rental Market Trends in Central, SC
Updated August 2026
The average rent in Central, SC is $971/month.
Rent in Central is 42% lower than the national average rent of $1,664/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.
$971/month
Average Rent
668 Sq Ft
Average Size
+1.3%
Change / Year
77
Available Apartments
Central rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Central average $635 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Central average $971 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Central average $1,178 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Central average $1,279 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
How much has average rent changed in Central, SC?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.3%, which averages out to $13 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
August 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Central, SC
August 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
31%
Below $700/month
15%
$700 - $1,000/month
38%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
15%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
0%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Central, SC?
Because the average rent in Central is $971, you’ll want to make about $3,236 per month or $38,832 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.
How does Central, SC compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Central, 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.
Compare Rent Trends Nearby
Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.
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Clemson
Avg Rent: $653/month
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Pendleton
Avg Rent: $1,231/month
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Seneca
Avg Rent: $1,013/month
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Pickens
Avg Rent: $821/month
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Easley
Avg Rent: $1,158/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Central?
The average rent in Central is $971 per month, which is 41.6% lower than the national average of $1,664.
Are rents going up or down in Central?
Rents in Central, SC are increasing, with prices up 1.3% year-over-year and $13 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Central?
In Central, SC, 38% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/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 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.