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Rental Market Trends in North Charleston, SC

What is the average rent in North Charleston, SC?

$1,410/month

Average Rent

700 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.9%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in North Charleston, SC is $1,410 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/month, which means North Charleston rent prices are 14% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in North Charleston, you can expect to pay about $1,397 per month for a studio, $1,410 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,583 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,825 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,397/month
439 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,410/month
700 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,583/month
1,021 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,825/month
1,336 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,267/month
804 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,383/month
907 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,688/month
1,430 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,441/month
2,150 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,082/month
591 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,658/month
771 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,895/month
963 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,543/month
1,102 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,659/month
1,520 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.9%, which averages out to $26 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in North Charleston, SC
Last Updated April 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
13% $700 - $1,000/month
49% $1,001 - $1,500/month
32% $1,501 - $2,000/month
6% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in North Charleston?

Based on current rent prices, North Charleston and Park Circle" are the most affordable neighborhoods in North Charleston.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Charleston
$1,591/month
731 Sq Ft
Park Circle
$1,863/month
735 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in North Charleston?

Based on current rent prices, Park Circle and North Charleston" are the most expensive neighborhoods in North Charleston.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Park Circle
$1,863/month
735 Sq Ft
North Charleston
$1,591/month
731 Sq Ft

Which North Charleston neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Charleston
$1,591/month
731 Sq Ft
Park Circle
$1,863/month
735 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 $1,410, you’ll want to make about $4,700 per month or $56,400 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 3.8% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in North Charleston is 4.2% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,397 - $1,825. You can expect to pay 2.7% more for groceries, 1.6% more for utilities, and 5.1% less for transportation.

City

North Charleston, SC

6,551 Available Apartments for Rent

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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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Apartment Averages

North Charleston

North Charleston, SC

Park Circle

North Charleston, SC

Studio
$1,288/month
$1,628/month
One Bedroom
$1,401/month
$1,646/month
Two Bedroom
$1,566/month
$2,010/month
Three Bedroom
$1,846/month
$2,566/month
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Apartment communities in North Charleston we think you'll love

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1-3 Beds

Village Square

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1704 N Woodmere Dr,
Charleston, SC 29407

$1,330 - $1,505

1-2 Beds

Summerville Apartments

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703 E 3rd North St,
Summerville, SC 29485

$1,195 - $1,375

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The Mason

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1110 Mason Pond Pl,
Ladson, SC 29456

$1,380 - $2,395

Studio - 3 Beds

Property Management Companies in North Charleston, SC

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Asset Management & Consulting Services, Inc.
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    Communities

  • 1,752

    Units

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7 Communities in North Charleston
Franklin Group
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  • 26,495

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6 Communities in North Charleston
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Southwood Realty Company
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  • 24,618

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  • 59

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5 Communities in North Charleston

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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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