Rent in Chester County, SC at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,056$12,672 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,103 (+4.5%)How much rent can you afford in Chester 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 Chester 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 | $811 | $9,732 | $32,440 | $15.60/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $816 | $9,792 | $32,640 | $15.69/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,056 | $12,672 | $42,240 | $20.31/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,469 | $17,628 | $58,760 | $28.25/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,547 | $18,564 | $61,880 | $29.75/hr |
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Rent in Chester County, SC: common questions
How much is rent going up in Chester County, SC in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,103 for a two-bedroom, up 4.5% from $1,056. A one-bedroom goes from $816 to $850, a studio from $811 to $844.
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 Chester County, SC?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $816 for a one-bedroom and $1,056 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,672 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 Chester County, SC?
To keep a $1,056 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $20.31 an hour, or $42,240 a year. A one-bedroom at $816 takes $15.69 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Chester County, SC?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $811, one bedroom $816, two $1,056, three $1,469 and four $1,547 a month.
Is rent affordable in Chester County, SC?
For the typical household, earning $52,458 a year ($4,372 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,056 takes 24.2% 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: ($1,056 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $42,240. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $20.31 an hour.