HUD Open Data · FY 2026
What are Fair Market Rents in South Carolina?
Highest county 2-bedroom FMR in South Carolina. HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026) across 46 counties and areas. Effective October 1, 2025.
2-Bedroom FMR by County
South Carolina & Neighbours
How South Carolina Compares to Other States
Highest county 2-bedroom FMR ranked against all states with HUD FMR data.
Higher FMR than 50% of states · 27th of 52
| # | State | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $4,214 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $3,138 |
| 3 | New Hampshire | $2,941 |
| … 23 more … | ||
| 27 | South Carolina(you are here) | $1,816 |
| … 22 more … | ||
| 50 | Mississippi | $1,288 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $1,244 |
| 52 | Puerto Rico | $663 |
Highest & Lowest 2-Bedroom FMR by County
| # | County | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beaufort County | $1,816 |
| 2 | Berkeley County | $1,787 |
| 3 | Charleston County | $1,787 |
| 44 | Marion County | $902 |
| 45 | Marlboro County | $902 |
| 46 | Williamsburg County | $902 |
The HUD Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in South Carolina are set at the county or metropolitan statistical area (MSA) level. Select a county below to see the 2-bedroom FMR and all bedroom sizes, along with ZIP codes served by that county. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development & Research, FY2026 Fair Market Rents (effective Oct 1, 2025).
| County / Area | 2BR |
|---|---|
| Abbeville County | $902 |
| Aiken County | $1,261 |
| Allendale County | $902 |
| Anderson County | $1,173 |
| Bamberg County | $902 |
| Barnwell County | $930 |
| Beaufort County | $1,816 |
| Berkeley County | $1,787 |
| Calhoun County | $1,276 |
| Charleston County | $1,787 |
| Cherokee County | $902 |
| Chester County | $1,056 |
| Chesterfield County | $902 |
| Clarendon County | $902 |
| Colleton County | $902 |
| Darlington County | $1,098 |
| Dillon County | $902 |
| Dorchester County | $1,787 |
| Edgefield County | $1,261 |
| Fairfield County | $1,276 |
| Florence County | $1,117 |
| Georgetown County | $1,204 |
| Greenville County | $1,339 |
| Greenwood County | $934 |
| Hampton County | $902 |
| Horry County | $1,465 |
| Jasper County | $1,542 |
| Kershaw County | $1,009 |
| Lancaster County | $1,011 |
| Laurens County | $1,133 |
| Lee County | $902 |
| Lexington County | $1,276 |
| Marion County | $902 |
| Marlboro County | $902 |
| McCormick County | $956 |
| Newberry County | $994 |
| Oconee County | $941 |
| Orangeburg County | $910 |
| Pickens County | $1,339 |
| Richland County | $1,276 |
| Saluda County | $1,276 |
| Spartanburg County | $1,187 |
| Sumter County | $1,276 |
| Union County | $1,038 |
| Williamsburg County | $902 |
| York County | $1,686 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the HUD Fair Market Rents in South Carolina for 2026?
HUD Fair Market Rents in South Carolina for FY2026 range by county. The 2-bedroom FMR across South Carolina's 46 counties/areas spans from $902 to $1,816/mo. Select a county above for the full bedroom breakdown.
When do FMR figures become effective in South Carolina?
HUD publishes new FMR figures annually. FY2026 figures became effective October 1, 2025 and apply through September 30, 2026.
How does HUD calculate Fair Market Rents?
HUD calculates FMRs as the 40th percentile of gross rents paid by recent movers for standard-quality units in a metropolitan area or non-metropolitan county. Data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS).
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