What is the average apartment size in North Charleston?

The average size for a North Charleston, Dorchester County, SC apartment is 1,039 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 $1,730 per month, a 1.91% increase from last year’s average of $1,697.

What is the average apartment size in North Charleston?

The typical apartment in North Charleston offers about 1,039 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

North Charleston, Dorchester County, SC Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in North Charleston ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 61% 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 $1,730, a 1.91% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,697.

One-bedroom apartments provide 776 square feet for $1,599, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,757 offer 1,120 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,387 sq ft) for $1,947, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in North Charleston, Dorchester County, SC

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,730	1,039 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,599	776 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,757	1,120 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,947	1,387 sq. ft.

North Charleston, Dorchester County, SC rent trends

Rental prices in North Charleston, Dorchester County, SC have increased by 1.91% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,697 to $1,730.

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

The largest share of rentals in North Charleston, Dorchester County, SC (61%) 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 North Charleston, Dorchester County, SC?

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

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How North Charleston Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
North Charleston	$1,730
Fort Mill	$1,692
Summerville	$1,660
Spartanburg	$1,248
Hardeeville	$1,947
Charleston	$2,082
Greenville	$1,574
Myrtle Beach	$1,657
Columbia	$1,452
Beaufort	$1,782
Florence	$1,201
Goose Creek, SC	$1,706
Hanahan, SC	$1,408
Ladson, SC	$1,621
North Charleston, SC	$1,553
Port Royal, SC	$1,432

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.