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Rental Market Trends in North Charleston, SC

What is the average rent in North Charleston, SC?

$1,418/month

Average Rent

695 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of October 2025, the average rent in North Charleston, SC is $1,418 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,630/month, which means North Charleston rent prices are 13% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in North Charleston, you can expect to pay about $1,395 per month for a studio, $1,418 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,606 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,827 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,395/month
439 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,418/month
695 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,606/month
1,023 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,827/month
1,338 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,677/month
555 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,385/month
962 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,581/month
1,437 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,032/month
2,168 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,549/month
722 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,192/month
810 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,458/month
1,192 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,974/month
1,019 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,565/month
1,457 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,879/month
1,702 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in North Charleston, SC?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1%, which averages out to $14 more 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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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in North Charleston?

Based on current rent prices, Horizon Village, Chicora Place and Elms of Charleston are the most affordable neighborhoods in North Charleston.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Horizon Village
$1,168/month
590 Sq Ft
Chicora Place
$1,218/month
569 Sq Ft
Elms of Charleston
$1,361/month
782 Sq Ft
Stratton Capers
$1,576/month
757 Sq Ft
Pepperhill
$1,586/month
826 Sq Ft
North Charleston
$1,599/month
737 Sq Ft
Aichele Terrace
$1,653/month
796 Sq Ft
Park Circle
$1,739/month
688 Sq Ft
Northwood
$1,762/month
764 Sq Ft
Northpointe
$1,770/month
705 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in North Charleston?

Based on current rent prices, The Reserve at Colony North, Northpointe and Northwood are the most expensive neighborhoods in North Charleston.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
The Reserve at Colony North
$1,853/month
693 Sq Ft
Northpointe
$1,770/month
705 Sq Ft
Northwood
$1,762/month
764 Sq Ft
Park Circle
$1,739/month
688 Sq Ft
Aichele Terrace
$1,653/month
796 Sq Ft
North Charleston
$1,599/month
737 Sq Ft
Pepperhill
$1,586/month
826 Sq Ft
Stratton Capers
$1,576/month
757 Sq Ft
Elms of Charleston
$1,361/month
782 Sq Ft
Chicora Place
$1,218/month
569 Sq Ft

Which North Charleston neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in North Charleston with the most apartments available are North Charleston, Park Circle and Northpointe .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Charleston
$1,599/month
737 Sq Ft
Park Circle
$1,739/month
688 Sq Ft
Northpointe
$1,770/month
705 Sq Ft
Pepperhill
$1,586/month
826 Sq Ft
The Reserve at Colony North
$1,853/month
693 Sq Ft
Elms of Charleston
$1,361/month
782 Sq Ft
Northwood
$1,762/month
764 Sq Ft
Stratton Capers
$1,576/month
757 Sq Ft
Horizon Village
$1,168/month
590 Sq Ft
Chicora Place
$1,218/month
569 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in North Charleston, SC?

Because the average rent in North Charleston is $1,418, you’ll want to make about $4,726 per month or $56,712 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 North Charleston, SC is 1.2% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in North Charleston is 3.4% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,395 - $1,827. You can expect to pay 2.2% more for groceries, 11.1% more for utilities, and 4.7% less for transportation.

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North Charleston, SC

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$1,595 - $3,361

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32 Communities in North Charleston
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  • 703

    Communities

  • 191,484

    Units

  • 326

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14 Communities in North Charleston
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  • 100,711

    Units

  • 115

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9 Communities in North Charleston
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  • 1,752

    Units

  • 13

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7 Communities in North Charleston
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Asset Management & Consulting Services, Inc.
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    Communities

  • 2,066

    Units

  • 7

    Cities

7 Communities in North Charleston
Franklin Group
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    Communities

  • 25,807

    Units

  • 62

    Cities

6 Communities in North Charleston
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  • 24,800

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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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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