Charleston Metro

7 cities · 14 ZIP codes

Data based on listings and public records observed by Rufus. May not represent the entire market.

Charleston metro covers 241 tracked apartment buildings totaling 52,858 units in Charleston, SC, with an average asking rent of $2,167 — above the national median for this metropolitan area. Asking rents span $200 to $23,000 across the available inventory. Occupancy of 92.7% is in line with a healthy stabilized market.

The for-sale market in this metropolitan area shows a median asking price of $415,000 ($214 per square foot). For-sale listings sit on the market for an average of 45 days. As of the most recent snapshot Rufus is tracking 686 active listings. HMDA mortgage data for the county covering Charleston shows an average loan amount of $510,487 at an average interest rate of 6.65%. 29,785 loans were originated in the most recent reporting year, a denial rate close to the national average.

Rufus refreshes this metropolitan area snapshot from live scraping of listing sources and public deed and mortgage records; figures are observed rather than reported by owners and may differ from marketing brochures.

Last updated 2026-07-28 · Tracked since 2025-09-03
Avg Rent
$2,167
$200 – $23,000
Buildings
241
Total Units
52,858
Est. Occupancy
92.7%
3883 vacant (observed)

Building Vintage

Pre-1980
34
1980-1999
32
2000-2014
47
2015+
128

Cities in Charleston

CityBuildingsAvg Rent
Charleston, SC118$2,363
Summerville, SC37$1,794
North Charleston, SC37$1,729
Mount Pleasant, SC22$2,576
Ladson, SC17$1,721
Daniel Island, SC9$2,699
Johns Island, SC8$2,247
Last updated: 2026-07-22
Median Asking Price
$415,000
Median Size
2,172 sqft
Price per Sqft
$214
Avg Days on Market
45 days
Active Listings
686

Home Type Breakdown

Single Family85.6%(587)
Townhome11.7%(80)
Condo2.8%(19)
Source: HMDA / CFPB

Mortgage data is reported at the county level and may cover a broader area than the ZIP, city, or metro shown.

Avg Loan Amount
$510,487
Avg Property Value
$699,562
Avg Applicant Income
$208,265
Denial Rate
14.0%
Avg Interest Rate
6.65%
Originations
29,785

Loan Type Breakdown

Conventional72%
FHA14.7%
VA13.1%
USDA0.3%