The Watch on Shem Creek
997 Johnnie Dodds Blvd,
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
$1,665 - $2,660
1-2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Mount Pleasant, SC
What is the average rent in Mount Pleasant, SC?
$2,021/month
Average Rent
782 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-3.7%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of January 2026, the average rent in Mount Pleasant, SC is $2,021 per month. This is 24% higher than the national average rent price of $1,625/month, making Mount Pleasant one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Mount Pleasant, you can expect to pay about $1,768 per month for a studio, $2,021 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,465 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,919 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Mount Pleasant, SC?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 3.7%, which averages out to $74 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 Mount Pleasant, SC
Last Updated January 2026
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Most rental prices fall within this range
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Mount Pleasant?
Based on current rent prices, The Legends, Brookgreen Meadows and Moultrie Heights are the most affordable neighborhoods in Mount Pleasant.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Mount Pleasant?
Based on current rent prices, Wando Park Boulevard, Watermark and Scanlonville are the most expensive neighborhoods in Mount Pleasant.
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Which Mount Pleasant neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Mount Pleasant with the most apartments available are Carolina Park, Brookgreen Meadows and Moultrie Heights .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Mount Pleasant, SC?
Because the average rent in Mount Pleasant is $2,021, you’ll want to make about $6,736 per month or $80,832 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 Mount Pleasant, SC compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Mount Pleasant, 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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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 November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.