What is the average apartment size in Beaufort City?

The average size for a Beaufort City, SC apartment is 1,068 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Beaufort City?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Beaufort City is $1,726 per month, a 21.05% increase from last year’s average of $1,426.

What is the average apartment size in Beaufort City?

The typical apartment in Beaufort City offers about 1,068 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Beaufort City, SC Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Beaufort City?

The typical rent budget in Beaufort City ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 53% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Beaufort City?

In Beaufort City, 41% of households rent while 59% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 20, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Beaufort City is $1,726, a 21.05% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,426.

One-bedroom apartments provide 786 square feet for $1,434, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,689 offer 1,071 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,290 sq ft) for $2,048, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Beaufort City, SC

Last updated: October 20, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,726	1,068 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,434	786 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,689	1,071 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,048	1,290 sq. ft.

Beaufort City, SC rent trends

Rental prices in Beaufort City, SC have increased by 21.05% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,426 to $1,726.

What's the typical rent budget in Beaufort City, SC?

The largest share of rentals in Beaufort City, SC (53%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Beaufort City, SC?

2,255 or 41% of the households in Beaufort City, SC are renter-occupied while 3,211 or 59% are owner-occupied.

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How Beaufort City Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Beaufort City	$1,726
Fort Mill	$1,692
Summerville	$1,660
Spartanburg	$1,248
Hardeeville	$1,947
Charleston	$2,082
Greenville	$1,574
Columbia	$1,452
Myrtle Beach	$1,657
Beaufort	$1,782
Aiken	$1,283
North Charleston, SC	$1,730
Bluffton, SC	$2,011
Pooler, GA	$1,834
Rincon, GA	$1,642
Savannah, GA	$1,755

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Beaufort City apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.