What is the average apartment size in North Charleston?

The average size for a North Charleston, Charleston County, SC apartment is 916 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 Jun / 2026, the average rent in North Charleston is $1,561 per month, a 0.34% increase from last years average of $1,556.

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

In North Charleston, studios rent for $1,422 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,482 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,582 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,781 per month

What is the average apartment size in North Charleston?

The typical apartment in North Charleston offers about 916 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 452 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 723 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,006 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,328 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 50% of rentals in this range.

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

In North Charleston, 50% of households rent while 50% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: August 01, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in North Charleston is $1,561, a 0.34% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,556.

Studio Apartments at $1,422 offer the most budget-friendly option with 452 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 723 square feet for $1,482, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $1,582 offer 1,006 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,328 sq ft) for $1,781, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in North Charleston, Charleston County, SC

Last updated: August 01, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,561	916 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,422	452 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,482	723 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,582	1,006 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,781	1,328 sq. ft.

North Charleston, Charleston County, SC rent trends

Rental prices in North Charleston, Charleston County, SC have increased by 0.34% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,556 to $1,561.

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

The largest share of rentals in North Charleston, Charleston County, SC (50%) 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?

24,702 or 50% of the households in North Charleston, Charleston County, SC are renter-occupied while 24,483 or 50% are owner-occupied.

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

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Mount Pleasant	$2,354
Greater Kiawah Island	$2,201

North Charleston | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Greater Kiawah Island is 6% lower than in Mount Pleasant

$2,201

Greater Kiawah Island rent is 41% higher than North Charleston average

Average Rent $2,201

$2,354

Mount Pleasant rent is 51% higher than North Charleston average

Average Rent $2,354

How North Charleston Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
North Charleston	$1,561
Columbia	$1,502
Charleston	$2,137
Greenville	$1,595
Summerville	$1,717
Myrtle Beach	$1,629
Spartanburg	$1,235
Florence	$1,275
Aiken	$1,365
Fort Mill	$1,694
Beaufort	$1,703
Goose Creek, SC	$1,748
Ladson	$1,649
North Charleston	$1,727
Hanahan, SC	$1,407
Georgetown, SC	$1,573
Port Royal, SC	$1,534

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.