What is the average apartment size in Central?

The average size for a Central, SC apartment is 1,124 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 Central?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Central is $1,436 per month, a 6.37% decrease from last years average of $1,533.

What is the average apartment size in Central?

The typical apartment in Central offers about 1,124 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Central, SC Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Central ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 38% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Central?

In Central, 77% of households rent while 23% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 22, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Central is $1,436, a 6.37% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,533.

One-bedroom apartments provide 641 square feet for $946, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,179 offer 894 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,250 sq ft) for $1,354, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Central, SC

Last updated: February 22, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,436	1,124 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$946	641 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,179	894 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,354	1,250 sq. ft.

Central, SC rent trends

Rental prices in Central, SC have decreased by 6.37% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,533 to $1,436.

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

The largest share of rentals in Central, SC (38%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Central, SC?

1,457 or 77% of the households in Central, SC are renter-occupied while 435 or 23% are owner-occupied.

How Central Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
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
Simpsonville, SC	$1,492
Greer, SC	$1,590
Anderson, SC	$1,205
Mauldin, SC	$1,396
Fountain Inn, SC	$1,824
Easley, SC	$1,445
Clemson, SC	$3,348
Seneca, SC	$1,234
Travelers Rest, SC	$2,064
Central	$1,436

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 Central 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.