Rent in Cherokee County, SC at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$902$10,824 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $885 (−1.9%)How much rent can you afford in Cherokee 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 Cherokee 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 | $755 | $9,060 | $30,200 | $14.52/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $795 | $9,540 | $31,800 | $15.29/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $902 | $10,824 | $36,080 | $17.35/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,135 | $13,620 | $45,400 | $21.83/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,349 | $16,188 | $53,960 | $25.94/hr |
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Rent in Cherokee County, SC: common questions
How much is rent going down in Cherokee County, SC in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $885 for a two-bedroom, down 1.9% from $902. A one-bedroom goes from $795 to $813, a studio from $755 to $780.
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 Cherokee County, SC?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $795 for a one-bedroom and $902 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $10,824 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 Cherokee County, SC?
To keep a $902 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $17.35 an hour, or $36,080 a year. A one-bedroom at $795 takes $15.29 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Cherokee County, SC?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $755, one bedroom $795, two $902, three $1,135 and four $1,349 a month.
Is rent affordable in Cherokee County, SC?
For the typical household, earning $50,288 a year ($4,191 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $902 takes 21.5% 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: ($902 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $36,080. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $17.35 an hour.