Rent in Darlington County, SC at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,098$13,176 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,093 (−0.5%)How much rent can you afford in Darlington 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 Darlington 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 | $850 | $10,200 | $34,000 | $16.35/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $856 | $10,272 | $34,240 | $16.46/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,098 | $13,176 | $43,920 | $21.12/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,317 | $15,804 | $52,680 | $25.33/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,499 | $17,988 | $59,960 | $28.83/hr |
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Rent in Darlington County, SC: common questions
How much is rent going down in Darlington County, SC in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,093 for a two-bedroom, down 0.5% from $1,098. A one-bedroom goes from $856 to $874, a studio from $850 to $868.
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 Darlington County, SC?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $856 for a one-bedroom and $1,098 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,176 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 Darlington County, SC?
To keep a $1,098 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $21.12 an hour, or $43,920 a year. A one-bedroom at $856 takes $16.46 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Darlington County, SC?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $850, one bedroom $856, two $1,098, three $1,317 and four $1,499 a month.
Is rent affordable in Darlington County, SC?
For the typical household, earning $48,581 a year ($4,048 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,098 takes 27.1% 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: ($1,098 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $43,920. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $21.12 an hour.