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Downtown Charleston, Charleston, SC rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown Charleston, Charleston, SC have increased by 5.86% over the past year. The average rent moved from $3,879 to $4,106.

Average rent in Downtown Charleston, Charleston, SC

$4,106/mo Downtown Charleston, Charleston, SC average rental price, January 2026
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Downtown Charleston, Charleston, SC is around $4,106.

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

    A share of 24% of apartments in Downtown Charleston, Charleston, SC have the cheapest rents between $2,501-$3,000. Around 76% of Downtown Charleston's apartments have monthly rents between > $3,000.

    The largest share of rentals in Downtown Charleston, Charleston, SC (76%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Downtown Charleston, SC

    90 /100
    Walker's Paradise
    43 /100
    Some Transit
    82 /100
    Very Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 90, Transit Score®: 43, Bike Score®: 82

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the average rent in Downtown Charleston, Charleston, SC?

    The average rent in Downtown Charleston, Charleston, SC is $3,571.

    What type of rental buildings are in Downtown Charleston, Charleston, SC?

    In Downtown Charleston, 43% of the residents are renting compared to 57% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 30% of Downtown Charleston's rentals, 54% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 16% are single-family rentals.

    Downtown Charleston, Charleston, SC demographics

    • 1,531Total Population
    • 863 Female
      668 Male
    • 34Median Age

    In total, Downtown Charleston, Charleston, SC has 1,531 residents, 863 women and 668 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Downtown Charleston’s population is 34.

    Downtown Charleston, Charleston, SC households

    • 299 Family
      380 Non-family
    • 82 Children
      598 No Children
    • 680Total Number of Households
    • 1Average People Per Household
    • $90,074Median Household Income

    There is a total of 680 households in Downtown Charleston, Charleston, SC. Of these, 82 have children and 598 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 299 family households and 380 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Downtown Charleston is 1 people, on average. The median household annual income in Downtown Charleston equals $90,074, and the monthly housing costs equal $2,157.

    Downtown Charleston, Charleston, SC education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 1% of the population in Downtown Charleston, Charleston, SC have no high school education, 12% went to high-school, and 26% have partially completed college. Moreover, 3% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 31% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 26% hold a Graduate Degree.