Rent in Dorchester County, SC at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,787$21,444 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,884 (+5.4%)How much rent can you afford in Dorchester 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 Dorchester 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 | $1,557 | $18,684 | $62,280 | $29.94/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,630 | $19,560 | $65,200 | $31.35/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,787 | $21,444 | $71,480 | $34.37/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,222 | $26,664 | $88,880 | $42.73/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,562 | $30,744 | $102,480 | $49.27/hr |
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Rent in Dorchester County, SC: common questions
How much is rent going up in Dorchester County, SC in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,884 for a two-bedroom, up 5.4% from $1,787. A one-bedroom goes from $1,630 to $1,731, a studio from $1,557 to $1,661.
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 Dorchester County, SC?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,630 for a one-bedroom and $1,787 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $21,444 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 Dorchester County, SC?
To keep a $1,787 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $34.37 an hour, or $71,480 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,630 takes $31.35 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Dorchester County, SC?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,557, one bedroom $1,630, two $1,787, three $2,222 and four $2,562 a month.
Is rent affordable in Dorchester County, SC?
For the typical household, earning $78,198 a year ($6,517 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,787 takes 27.4% 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: ($1,787 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $71,480. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $34.37 an hour.