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Rental Market Trends in Mount Pleasant, SC

What is the average rent in Mount Pleasant, SC?

$2,083/month

Average Rent

782 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.9%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Mount Pleasant, SC is $2,083 per month. This is 27% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/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 $1,781 per month for a studio, $2,083 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,542 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,015 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,781/month
574 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,083/month
782 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,542/month
1,086 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,015/month
1,416 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,062/month
835 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,592/month
1,055 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,034/month
1,751 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,498/month
2,590 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,710/month
884 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,507/month
1,242 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,629/month
1,842 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Mount Pleasant, SC?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.9%, which averages out to $19 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 April 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Mount Pleasant, SC
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
23% $1,501 - $2,000/month
77% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Mount Pleasant?

Based on current rent prices, Carolina Park is the most affordable neighborhood in Mount Pleasant.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Carolina Park
$2,120/month
819 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Mount Pleasant?

Based on current rent prices, Carolina Park is the most expensive neighborhood in Mount Pleasant.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Carolina Park
$2,120/month
819 Sq Ft

Which Mount Pleasant neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Mount Pleasant with the most apartments available is Carolina Park .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Carolina Park
$2,120/month
819 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Mount Pleasant is $2,083, you’ll want to make about $6,943 per month or $83,316 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.

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Apartment Averages

Carolina Park

Mount Pleasant, SC

Carolina Park

Mount Pleasant, SC

Studio
-
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One Bedroom
$2,084/month
$2,084/month
Two Bedroom
$2,556/month
$2,556/month
Three Bedroom
$2,976/month
$2,976/month
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Apartment communities in Mount Pleasant we think you'll love

Belle Hall

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$1,935 - $2,980

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The Watch on Shem Creek

The Watch on Shem Creek

997 Johnnie Dodds Blvd,
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

$1,715 - $2,950

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Society at Laurens

Society at Laurens

31 Laurens St,
Charleston, SC 29401

$2,925 - $7,255

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Avana Long Point

Avana Long Point

100 Eighty Oak Ave,
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

$1,771 - $11,271 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 February 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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