Rent in Barnwell County, SC at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$930$11,160 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $892 (−4.1%)How much rent can you afford in Barnwell County, SC?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Barnwell County, SC by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $699 | $8,388 | $27,960 | $13.44/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $709 | $8,508 | $28,360 | $13.63/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $930 | $11,160 | $37,200 | $17.88/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,115 | $13,380 | $44,600 | $21.44/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,231 | $14,772 | $49,240 | $23.67/hr |
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Rent in Barnwell County, SC: common questions
How much is rent going down in Barnwell County, SC in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $892 for a two-bedroom, down 4.1% from $930. A one-bedroom goes from $709 to $682, a studio from $699 to $648.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Barnwell County, SC?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $709 for a one-bedroom and $930 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,160 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Barnwell County, SC?
To keep a $930 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $17.88 an hour, or $37,200 a year. A one-bedroom at $709 takes $13.63 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Barnwell County, SC?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $699, one bedroom $709, two $930, three $1,115 and four $1,231 a month.
Is rent affordable in Barnwell County, SC?
For the typical household, earning $46,626 a year ($3,886 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $930 takes 23.9% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($930 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $37,200. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $17.88 an hour.