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Rental Market Trends in North Charleston, SC

What is the average rent in North Charleston, SC?

$1,417/month

Average Rent

700 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in North Charleston, SC is $1,417 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,625/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 $1,396 per month for a studio, $1,417 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,589 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
$1,396/month
439 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,417/month
700 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,589/month
1,021 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,827/month
1,337 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,627/month
443 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,354/month
908 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,717/month
1,440 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,431/month
2,159 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,770/month
603 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,334/month
665 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,375/month
1,299 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,592/month
554 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,123/month
1,126 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,491/month
1,506 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,576/month
1,876 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.2%, which averages out to $3 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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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in North Charleston, SC
Last Updated January 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in North Charleston, SC
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
14% $700 - $1,000/month
44% $1,001 - $1,500/month
35% $1,501 - $2,000/month
7% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in North Charleston?

Based on current rent prices, Horizon Village, Midland Park Terrace and Summerfield are the most affordable neighborhoods in North Charleston.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Horizon Village
$1,108/month
599 Sq Ft
Midland Park Terrace
$1,127/month
587 Sq Ft
Summerfield
$1,349/month
791 Sq Ft
Cedar Grove
$1,377/month
766 Sq Ft
Elms of Charleston
$1,423/month
781 Sq Ft
Pepperhill
$1,544/month
817 Sq Ft
Stratton Capers
$1,550/month
811 Sq Ft
North Charleston
$1,579/month
734 Sq Ft
Aichele Terrace
$1,644/month
781 Sq Ft
Northwood
$1,702/month
794 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in North Charleston?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
The Reserve at Colony North
$2,017/month
674 Sq Ft
Park Circle
$1,781/month
766 Sq Ft
Northpointe
$1,720/month
698 Sq Ft
Northwood
$1,702/month
794 Sq Ft
Aichele Terrace
$1,644/month
781 Sq Ft
North Charleston
$1,579/month
734 Sq Ft
Stratton Capers
$1,550/month
811 Sq Ft
Pepperhill
$1,544/month
817 Sq Ft
Elms of Charleston
$1,423/month
781 Sq Ft
Cedar Grove
$1,377/month
766 Sq Ft

Which North Charleston neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Charleston
$1,579/month
734 Sq Ft
Northpointe
$1,720/month
698 Sq Ft
Park Circle
$1,781/month
766 Sq Ft
Northwood
$1,702/month
794 Sq Ft
Pepperhill
$1,544/month
817 Sq Ft
Stratton Capers
$1,550/month
811 Sq Ft
Midland Park Terrace
$1,127/month
587 Sq Ft
Horizon Village
$1,108/month
599 Sq Ft
Aichele Terrace
$1,644/month
781 Sq Ft
Elms of Charleston
$1,423/month
781 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 $1,417, you’ll want to make about $4,723 per month or $56,676 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 2.3% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in North Charleston is 1.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,396 - $1,827. You can expect to pay 2.7% more for groceries, 2.2% more for utilities, and 6.1% less for transportation.

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North Charleston, SC

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Apartment Averages

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North Charleston, SC

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$1,199 - $1,499

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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.

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