South Carolina · HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents · Updated

Rent in Jasper County, SC

HUD puts rent for a two-bedroom in Jasper County, SC at $1,542 a month for 2026, and a one-bedroom at $1,407. Keeping the two-bedroom under 30% of income takes $29.65 an hour full time, or $61,680 a year. The typical household there would spend 28.2% of its income on it. HUD's 2027 figure, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,579 (up 2.4%).

Rent in Jasper County, SC at a glance

2-bedroom rent (HUD)

$1,542$18,504 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,579 (+2.4%)
Studio$1,343$26/hr needed
1 bedroom$1,407$27/hr needed
Wage a 2-bedroom takes$29.65an hour, 40 hours a week
3 bedrooms$1,849$36/hr needed

How much rent can you afford in Jasper 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$1,542Monthly market rent
Share of gross income28.2%Recommended max: 30%
Annual income needed$61,680To meet the 30% standard
Max affordable rent$1,640At 30% of $65,613
0%30% (Affordability standard)100%
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Rent in Jasper 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 Jasper County, SC, fiscal 2026, and the income each needs
SizeA monthA yearIncome neededHourly wage needed
Studio$1,343$16,116$53,720$25.83/hr
1 bedroom$1,407$16,884$56,280$27.06/hr
2 bedroomsMost searched$1,542$18,504$61,680$29.65/hr
3 bedrooms$1,849$22,188$73,960$35.56/hr
4 bedrooms$2,246$26,952$89,840$43.19/hr

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Rent in Jasper County, SC: common questions

How much is rent going up in Jasper County, SC in 2027?

HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,579 for a two-bedroom, up 2.4% from $1,542. A one-bedroom goes from $1,407 to $1,450, a studio from $1,343 to $1,392.

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 Jasper County, SC?

HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,407 for a one-bedroom and $1,542 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $18,504 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 Jasper County, SC?

To keep a $1,542 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $29.65 an hour, or $61,680 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,407 takes $27.06 an hour.

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

At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,343, one bedroom $1,407, two $1,542, three $1,849 and four $2,246 a month.

Is rent affordable in Jasper County, SC?

For the typical household, earning $65,613 a year ($5,468 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,542 takes 28.2% 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: ($1,542 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $61,680. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $29.65 an hour.