Average Rent in Mount Pleasant, SC
3 apartment buildings, 79 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$2,942/mo
market average
Cheapest
$1,788/mo
MAA 1201 Midtown
Properties
3
tracked daily
Units
79
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 3 properties in Mount Pleasant, SC.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Mount Pleasant, SC Rent Prices
All 3 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
MAA 1201 Midtown
1201 Central Haven Dr, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USA
Overture Daniel Island
7770 Farr St, Charleston, SC 29492, USA
Handsome Properties
11 Broad St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MAA 1201 Midtown 1201 Central Haven Dr, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USA | $1,788 | $2,451 | $2.58 | 4.8 (387) | 44 |
| 2 | Overture Daniel Island 7770 Farr St, Charleston, SC 29492, USA | $2,041 | $2,654 | $2.75 | 4.5 (75) | 9 |
| 3 | Handsome Properties 11 Broad St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA | $2,899 | $3,873 | $0.98 | 4.4 (16) | 26 |
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Mount Pleasant, SC Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Mount Pleasant, SC is $2,942 per month, based on 79 units across 3 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,788 at MAA 1201 Midtown to $2,899 at Handsome Properties.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,788/mo | $1,788/mo | 1 |
| 1 Bed | $2,123/mo | $1,878/mo | 29 |
| 2 Bed | $2,835/mo | $2,653/mo | 19 |
| 3 Bed | $3,600/mo | $2,899/mo | 14 |
| 4 Bed | $3,997/mo | $2,950/mo | 9 |
| 5 Bed | $4,122/mo | $2,990/mo | 7 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Mount Pleasant, SC, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Mount Pleasant, SC averages $2,123/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,835/mo. At the local median household income of $121,364, that works out to 29% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Mount Pleasant, SC at $2,026/mo. The current tracked market average runs 45% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Mount Pleasant, SC while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Mount Pleasant, SC?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$118,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,942/mo.
Comfortable income
$141,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,788/mo), you need to earn at least $72,000/year.
Median household income in Mount Pleasant, SC is $121,364 , about 14% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Mount Pleasant, SC
Overall prices in Mount Pleasant, SC runs above the national average by about 1% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 101.1, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Mount Pleasant, SC's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,942 |
| Utilities | $530 |
| Groceries | $518 |
| Transportation | $1,264 |
| Healthcare | $617 |
| Other goods and services | $987 |
| Estimated total | $6,859/mo |
Population
92,662
Median household income
$121,364
Census median rent
$2,026/mo
Rent as % of income
32.9%
Median age
42.8
Mean commute
25 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Compare
Nearby cities in South Carolina
How Mount Pleasant, SC rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Mount Pleasant, SC | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston, SC | $2,580 | -12% | 15 |
| North Charleston, SC | $1,941 | -34% | 13 |
| Greenville, SC | $2,084 | -29% | 12 |
| Columbia, SC | $1,641 | -44% | 9 |
| Summerville, SC | $1,833 | -38% | 8 |
| Rock Hill, SC | $1,416 | -52% | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Mount Pleasant, SC?
The average rent in Mount Pleasant, SC is $2,942 per month, based on 79 units across 3 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Mount Pleasant, SC?
The lowest available rent in Mount Pleasant, SC starts at $1,788 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Mount Pleasant, SC?
1-bedroom apartments in Mount Pleasant, SC average $2,123/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,878/mo across 29 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Mount Pleasant, SC?
2-bedroom apartments in Mount Pleasant, SC average $2,835/mo. Units start from $2,653/mo across 19 units currently listed.
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