What is the average apartment size in Beaufort?

The average size for a Beaufort, SC apartment is 1,065 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 Apr / 2026, the average rent in Beaufort is $1,730 per month, a 2.75% decrease from last years average of $1,779.

What is the average apartment size in Beaufort?

The typical apartment in Beaufort offers about 1,065 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 76% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Beaufort?

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

Last updated: May 14, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Beaufort is $1,730, a 2.75% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,779.

One-bedroom apartments provide 778 square feet for $1,581, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,740 offer 1,124 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,345 sq ft) for $1,946, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Beaufort, SC

Last updated: May 14, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,730	1,065 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,581	778 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,740	1,124 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,946	1,345 sq. ft.

Beaufort, SC rent trends

Rental prices in Beaufort, SC have decreased by 2.75% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,779 to $1,730.

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

The largest share of rentals in Beaufort, SC (76%) 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?

2,061 or 39% of the households in Beaufort, SC are renter-occupied while 3,287 or 61% are owner-occupied.

How Beaufort Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Beaufort	$1,730
Myrtle Beach	$1,599
Columbia	$1,501
Greenville	$1,580
Charleston	$2,082
Summerville	$1,663
Spartanburg	$1,237
Aiken	$1,333
Lexington	$1,524
Fort Mill	$1,702
Rock Hill	$1,463
Savannah, GA	$1,705
North Charleston, SC	$1,530
Ladson	$1,627
North Charleston	$1,741
Pooler, GA	$1,794
Bluffton, SC	$2,088
Rincon, GA	$1,564
Port Royal, SC	$1,425
Hilton Head Island, SC	$3,031

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.