What is the average apartment size in North Charleston?

The average size for a North Charleston, Charleston County, SC apartment is 928 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 North Charleston?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in North Charleston is $1,553 per month, a 0.6% decrease from last year’s average of $1,562.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in North Charleston?

In North Charleston, studios rent for $1,427 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,444 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,569 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,823 per month

What is the average apartment size in North Charleston?

The typical apartment in North Charleston offers about 928 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in North Charleston?

Studio apartments in North Charleston average 459 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 726 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,006 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,326 sq. ft.

North Charleston, Charleston County, SC Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in North Charleston?

The typical rent budget in North Charleston ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 48% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in North Charleston?

In North Charleston, 51% of households rent while 49% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in North Charleston is $1,553, a 0.6% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,562.

Studio Apartments at $1,427 offer the most budget-friendly option with 459 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 726 square feet for $1,444, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,569 offer 1,006 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,326 sq ft) for $1,823, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in North Charleston, Charleston County, SC

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,553	928 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,427	459 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,444	726 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,569	1,006 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,823	1,326 sq. ft.

North Charleston, Charleston County, SC rent trends

Rental prices in North Charleston, Charleston County, SC have decreased by 0.6% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,562 to $1,553.

What's the typical rent budget in North Charleston, Charleston County, SC?

The largest share of rentals in North Charleston, Charleston County, SC (48%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in North Charleston, Charleston County, SC?

24,470 or 51% of the households in North Charleston, Charleston County, SC are renter-occupied while 23,058 or 49% are owner-occupied.

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Average Rent in North Charleston, Charleston County, SC By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Mount Pleasant	$2,285
Greater Kiawah Island	$2,080

North Charleston | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Greater Kiawah Island is 9% lower than in Mount Pleasant

$2,080

Greater Kiawah Island rent is 34% higher than North Charleston average

Average Rent $2,080

$2,285

Mount Pleasant rent is 47% higher than North Charleston average

Average Rent $2,285

How North Charleston Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
North Charleston	$1,553
Charleston	$2,082
Columbia	$1,452
Greenville	$1,574
Summerville	$1,660
Myrtle Beach	$1,657
Spartanburg	$1,248
Fort Mill	$1,692
Beaufort	$1,782
Florence	$1,201
Aiken	$1,283
Ladson	$1,621
Goose Creek, SC	$1,706
Hanahan, SC	$1,408
North Charleston	$1,730
Port Royal, SC	$1,432
Georgetown, SC	$1,545
Ridgeland, SC	$1,866

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 North Charleston 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.