What is the average apartment size in Cayce?

The average size for a Cayce, Lexington County, SC apartment is 952 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 Cayce?

As of Apr / 2026, the average rent in Cayce is $1,783 per month, a 1.68% increase from last years average of $1,754.

What is the average apartment size in Cayce?

The typical apartment in Cayce offers about 952 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Cayce, Lexington County, SC Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Cayce?

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

Q: Do most people rent or own in Cayce?

In Cayce, 39% of households rent while 61% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: May 25, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Cayce is $1,783, a 1.68% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,754.

One-bedroom apartments provide 776 square feet for $1,574, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,685 offer 980 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Cayce, Lexington County, SC

Last updated: May 25, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,783	952 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,574	776 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,685	980 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Cayce, Lexington County, SC rent trends

Rental prices in Cayce, Lexington County, SC have increased by 1.68% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,754 to $1,783.

What's the typical rent budget in Cayce, Lexington County, SC?

The largest share of rentals in Cayce, Lexington County, 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 Cayce, Lexington County, SC?

2,588 or 39% of the households in Cayce, Lexington County, SC are renter-occupied while 3,968 or 61% are owner-occupied.

How Cayce Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Cayce	$1,783
Charleston	$2,082
Columbia	$1,501
Greenville	$1,580
Summerville	$1,663
Myrtle Beach	$1,599
Spartanburg	$1,237
Aiken	$1,333
Beaufort	$1,730
Rock Hill	$1,463
Fort Mill	$1,702
Sumter	$1,177
Lexington, SC	$1,524
West Columbia, SC	$1,504
Irmo, SC	$1,659
Orangeburg, SC	$1,176
Forest Acres, SC	$1,430

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 Cayce 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.