South Carolina · HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents · Updated

Rent in Dillon County, SC

HUD puts rent for a two-bedroom in Dillon County, SC at $902 a month for 2026, and a one-bedroom at $762. 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 23.2% of its income on it. HUD's 2027 figure, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $885 (down 1.9%).

Rent in Dillon 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$758$15/hr needed
1 bedroom$762$15/hr needed
Wage a 2-bedroom takes$17.35an hour, 40 hours a week
3 bedrooms$1,235$24/hr needed

How much rent can you afford in Dillon 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 income23.2%Recommended max: 30%
Annual income needed$36,080To meet the 30% standard
Max affordable rent$1,165At 30% of $46,605
0%30% (Affordability standard)100%
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Rent in Dillon 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 Dillon County, SC, fiscal 2026, and the income each needs
SizeA monthA yearIncome neededHourly wage needed
Studio$758$9,096$30,320$14.58/hr
1 bedroom$762$9,144$30,480$14.65/hr
2 bedroomsMost searched$902$10,824$36,080$17.35/hr
3 bedrooms$1,235$14,820$49,400$23.75/hr
4 bedrooms$1,513$18,156$60,520$29.10/hr

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Rent in Dillon County, SC: common questions

How much is rent going down in Dillon 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 $762 to $813, a studio from $758 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 Dillon County, SC?

HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $762 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 Dillon 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 $762 takes $14.65 an hour.

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

At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $758, one bedroom $762, two $902, three $1,235 and four $1,513 a month.

Is rent affordable in Dillon County, SC?

For the typical household, earning $46,605 a year ($3,884 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $902 takes 23.2% 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: ($902 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $36,080. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $17.35 an hour.