South Carolina · HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents · Updated

Rent in Clarendon County, SC

HUD puts rent for a two-bedroom in Clarendon County, SC at $902 a month for 2026, and a one-bedroom at $687. Keeping the two-bedroom under 30% of income takes $17.35 an hour full time, or $36,080 a year. The typical household there would spend 20.7% of its income on it. HUD's 2027 figure, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $885 (down 1.9%).

Rent in Clarendon County, SC at a glance

2-bedroom rent (HUD)

$902$10,824 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $885 (−1.9%)
Studio$683$13/hr needed
1 bedroom$687$13/hr needed
Wage a 2-bedroom takes$17.35an hour, 40 hours a week
3 bedrooms$1,205$23/hr needed

How much rent can you afford in Clarendon County, SC?

HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.

Affordable (< 30% of income)
HUD Fair Market Rent$902Monthly market rent
Share of gross income20.7%Recommended max: 30%
Annual income needed$36,080To meet the 30% standard
Max affordable rent$1,310At 30% of $52,401
0%30% (Affordability standard)100%
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Rent in Clarendon 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.

HUD Fair Market Rent in Clarendon County, SC, fiscal 2026, and the income each needs
SizeA monthA yearIncome neededHourly wage needed
Studio$683$8,196$27,320$13.13/hr
1 bedroom$687$8,244$27,480$13.21/hr
2 bedroomsMost searched$902$10,824$36,080$17.35/hr
3 bedrooms$1,205$14,460$48,200$23.17/hr
4 bedrooms$1,380$16,560$55,200$26.54/hr

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Rent in Clarendon County, SC: common questions

How much is rent going down in Clarendon 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 $687 to $677, a studio from $683 to $643.

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 Clarendon County, SC?

HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $687 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 Clarendon 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 $687 takes $13.21 an hour.

How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Clarendon County, SC?

At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $683, one bedroom $687, two $902, three $1,205 and four $1,380 a month.

Is rent affordable in Clarendon County, SC?

For the typical household, earning $52,401 a year ($4,367 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $902 takes 20.7% 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.