What is the average apartment size in Beaufort?

The average size for a Beaufort, SC apartment is 1,049 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 Beaufort?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Beaufort is $1,681 per month, a 0.23% increase from last years average of $1,677.

What is the average apartment size in Beaufort?

The typical apartment in Beaufort offers about 1,049 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Beaufort, SC Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Beaufort ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 60% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Beaufort?

In Beaufort, 41% of households rent while 59% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 19, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Beaufort is $1,681, a 0.23% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,677.

One-bedroom apartments provide 780 square feet for $1,469, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,714 offer 1,115 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,355 sq ft) for $1,979, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Beaufort, SC

Last updated: February 19, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,681	1,049 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,469	780 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,714	1,115 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,979	1,355 sq. ft.

Beaufort, SC rent trends

Rental prices in Beaufort, SC have increased by 0.23% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,677 to $1,681.

What's the typical rent budget in Beaufort, SC?

The largest share of rentals in Beaufort, SC (60%) 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 Beaufort, SC?

2,255 or 41% of the households in Beaufort, SC are renter-occupied while 3,211 or 59% are owner-occupied.

Average Rent in Beaufort, SC By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Beaufort City	$1,657

How Beaufort Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Beaufort	$1,681
Myrtle Beach	$1,617
Columbia	$1,467
Charleston	$2,037
Greenville	$1,568
Summerville	$1,666
Lexington	$1,491
Spartanburg	$1,232
Aiken	$1,250
Fort Mill	$1,679
Rock Hill	$1,460
Savannah, GA	$1,753
North Charleston, SC	$1,517
Ladson	$1,574
North Charleston	$1,708
Pooler, GA	$1,781
Bluffton, SC	$2,019
Port Royal, SC	$1,440
Bloomingdale, GA	$1,637
Hardeeville, SC	$1,927
Hilton Head Island, SC	$2,799

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 Beaufort 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.