What is the average apartment size in Socastee?

The average size for a Socastee, SC apartment is 993 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 Socastee?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Socastee is $1,492 per month, a 2.21% increase from last years average of $1,460.

What is the average apartment size in Socastee?

The typical apartment in Socastee offers about 993 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Socastee, SC Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Socastee ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 63% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Socastee?

In Socastee, 36% of households rent while 64% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 18, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Socastee is $1,492, a 2.21% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,460.

One-bedroom apartments provide 725 square feet for $1,363, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,491 offer 1,038 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,283 sq ft) for $1,747, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Socastee, SC

Last updated: February 18, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,492	993 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,363	725 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,491	1,038 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,747	1,283 sq. ft.

Socastee, SC rent trends

Rental prices in Socastee, SC have increased by 2.21% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,460 to $1,492.

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

The largest share of rentals in Socastee, SC (63%) 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 Socastee, SC?

3,265 or 36% of the households in Socastee, SC are renter-occupied while 5,717 or 64% are owner-occupied.

How Socastee Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Socastee	$1,492
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
Garden City	$1,859
Murrells Inlet	$1,762
Red Hill	$2,614
Little River	$1,559

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 Socastee 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.