The cheapest cities to live in South Carolina ranked by median rent, home values, and more.
| # | City | Median Rent | Median Income | Home Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conway, SC | $881 | $54,841 | $236,300 | 26,082 |
| 2 | Florence, SC | $922 | $56,433 | $189,800 | 40,205 |
| 3 | Anderson, SC | $965 | $44,321 | $199,600 | 29,563 |
| 4 | Spartanburg, SC | $1,043 | $51,193 | $185,300 | 38,578 |
| 5 | Sumter, SC | $1,055 | $53,071 | $188,400 | 43,065 |
| 6 | Myrtle Beach, SC | $1,132 | $53,679 | $347,700 | 37,214 |
| 7 | Greer, SC | $1,144 | $80,030 | $264,300 | 39,191 |
| 8 | Columbia, SC | $1,158 | $55,653 | $243,500 | 138,019 |
| 9 | Aiken, SC | $1,199 | $69,837 | $261,800 | 32,334 |
| 10 | Greenville, SC | $1,248 | $68,460 | $453,300 | 71,755 |
| 11 | Rock Hill, SC | $1,279 | $64,770 | $267,400 | 74,769 |
| 12 | Simpsonville, SC | $1,322 | $79,233 | $267,500 | 25,125 |
| 13 | North Charleston, SC | $1,364 | $62,789 | $267,700 | 117,460 |
| 14 | Mauldin, SC | $1,401 | $81,027 | $242,100 | 25,985 |
| 15 | Summerville, SC | $1,414 | $78,621 | $295,700 | 51,262 |
| 16 | Fort Mill, SC | $1,437 | $127,537 | $457,000 | 28,281 |
| 17 | Hilton Head Island, SC | $1,518 | $96,715 | $652,100 | 37,805 |
| 18 | Carolina Forest, SC | $1,567 | $70,647 | $298,700 | 26,373 |
| 19 | Goose Creek, SC | $1,611 | $87,437 | $279,500 | 46,964 |
| 20 | Charleston, SC | $1,632 | $90,038 | $469,100 | 152,014 |
| 21 | Mount Pleasant, SC | $2,026 | $121,364 | $667,100 | 92,662 |
| 22 | Bluffton, SC | $2,187 | $105,463 | $444,500 | 31,323 |
Key Takeaways
- Conway, SC ranks #1 with a median rent of $881.
- The top 5 cities are: Conway, SC; Florence, SC; Anderson, SC; Spartanburg, SC; Sumter, SC.
- Median household income in the #1 city is $54,841, with a population of 26,082.
Methodology
Rankings based on US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Only cities with population over 50,000 are included in national rankings. State rankings include all cities over 25,000. Data reflects the most recent available estimates.