Summerville Apartments
703 E 3rd North St,
Summerville, SC 29485
1-2 Beds | $1,150 - $1,555
Rental Market Trends in North Charleston, SC
What is the average rent in North Charleston, SC?
$1,432/month
Average Rent
718 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0.3%
Increase in the Last Year
As of June 2025, the average rent in North Charleston, SC is $1,432 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,628/month, which means North Charleston rent prices are 12% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in North Charleston, you can expect to pay about $1,388 per month for a studio, $1,432 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,588 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,769 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in North Charleston, SC?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.3%, which averages out to $4 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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Rent Ranges in North Charleston, SC
Last Updated June 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
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0%
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18%
$700 - $1,000/month
40%
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36%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
6%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in North Charleston?
Based on current rent prices, Horizon Village, Elms of Charleston and Pepperhill are the most affordable neighborhoods in North Charleston.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in North Charleston?
Based on current rent prices, Northwood, Park Circle and Stratton Capers are the most expensive neighborhoods in North Charleston.
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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 .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in North Charleston, SC?
Because the average rent in North Charleston is $1,432, you’ll want to make about $4,773 per month or $57,276 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 1.9% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in North Charleston is 3.8% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,388 - $1,769. You can expect to pay 2.1% more for groceries, 13.9% more for utilities, and 5.1% less for transportation.
How does North Charleston, SC compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare North Charleston, 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 June 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.