Average Rent in Mt Pleasant, SC
2 apartment buildings, 41 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$2,377/mo
Cheapest
$1,863/mo
Properties
2
Units
41
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 2 properties in Mt Pleasant, SC.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Mt Pleasant, SC Rent Prices
All 2 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
MAA Rivers Walk
301 Seaport Ln, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USA
MAA Runaway Bay
800 Runaway Bay Ln, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MAA Rivers Walk 301 Seaport Ln, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USA | $1,863 | $2,341 | $2.79 | 4.6 (213) | 34 |
| 2 | MAA Runaway Bay 800 Runaway Bay Ln, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USA | $2,073 | $2,549 | $3.08 | 4.6 (182) | 7 |
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Mt Pleasant, SC Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Mt Pleasant, SC is $2,377 per month, based on 41 units across 2 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,863 at MAA Rivers Walk to $2,073 at MAA Runaway Bay.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,987/mo | $1,863/mo | 7 |
| 1 Bed | $2,193/mo | $2,018/mo | 16 |
| 2 Bed | $2,691/mo | $2,448/mo | 18 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Mt Pleasant, SC, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Mt Pleasant, SC averages $2,193/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,691/mo. At the local median household income of $121,364, that works out to 24% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Mt Pleasant, SC at $2,026/mo. The current tracked market average runs 17% 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 Mt Pleasant, SC while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Mt 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
$95,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,377/mo.
Comfortable income
$114,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,863/mo), you need to earn at least $75,000/year.
Median household income in Mt Pleasant, SC is $121,364 , about 6% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Mt Pleasant, SC
Overall prices in Mt 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 Mt Pleasant, SC's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,377 |
| Utilities | $530 |
| Groceries | $518 |
| Transportation | $1,264 |
| Healthcare | $617 |
| Other goods and services | $987 |
| Estimated total | $6,294/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.
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Nearby cities in South Carolina
How Mt Pleasant, SC rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Mt Pleasant, SC | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston, SC | $2,458 | +3% | 16 |
| North Charleston, SC | $1,908 | -20% | 14 |
| Columbia, SC | $1,604 | -33% | 10 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Mt Pleasant, SC?
The average rent in Mt Pleasant, SC is $2,377 per month, based on 41 units across 2 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Mt Pleasant, SC?
The lowest available rent in Mt Pleasant, SC starts at $1,863 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Mt Pleasant, SC?
1-bedroom apartments in Mt Pleasant, SC average $2,193/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $2,018/mo across 16 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Mt Pleasant, SC?
2-bedroom apartments in Mt Pleasant, SC average $2,691/mo. Units start from $2,448/mo across 18 units currently listed.
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