What is the average apartment size in Mount Pleasant?

The average size for a Mount Pleasant, SC apartment is 960 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 Mount Pleasant?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Mount Pleasant is $2,277 per month, a 1.16% increase from last year’s average of $2,251.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Mount Pleasant?

In Mount Pleasant, studios rent for $1,818 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,995 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,458 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,870 per month

What is the average apartment size in Mount Pleasant?

The typical apartment in Mount Pleasant offers about 960 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Mount Pleasant?

Studio apartments in Mount Pleasant average 580 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 759 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,091 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,408 sq. ft.

Mount Pleasant, SC Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Mount Pleasant?

The typical rent budget in Mount Pleasant ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 39% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Mount Pleasant?

In Mount Pleasant, 26% of households rent while 74% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Mount Pleasant is $2,277, a 1.16% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,251.

Studio Apartments at $1,818 offer the most budget-friendly option with 580 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 759 square feet for $1,995, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,458 offer 1,091 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,408 sq ft) for $2,870, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Mount Pleasant, SC

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,277	960 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,818	580 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,995	759 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,458	1,091 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,870	1,408 sq. ft.

Mount Pleasant, SC rent trends

Rental prices in Mount Pleasant, SC have increased by 1.16% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,251 to $2,277.

What's the typical rent budget in Mount Pleasant, SC?

The largest share of rentals in Mount Pleasant, SC (39%) 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 Mount Pleasant, SC?

10,289 or 26% of the households in Mount Pleasant, SC are renter-occupied while 28,790 or 74% are owner-occupied.

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How Mount Pleasant Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Mount Pleasant	$2,277
Charleston	$2,051
Columbia	$1,472
Greenville	$1,559
Summerville	$1,659
Myrtle Beach	$1,649
Spartanburg	$1,240
Fort Mill	$1,676
Florence	$1,194
Beaufort	$1,761
Aiken	$1,270
Moncks Corner	$1,644

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 Mount Pleasant 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.