Rent in Kershaw County, SC at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,009$12,108 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $954 (−5.5%)How much rent can you afford in Kershaw 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 Kershaw 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 | $844 | $10,128 | $33,760 | $16.23/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $849 | $10,188 | $33,960 | $16.33/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,009 | $12,108 | $40,360 | $19.40/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,214 | $14,568 | $48,560 | $23.35/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,458 | $17,496 | $58,320 | $28.04/hr |
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Rent in Kershaw County, SC: common questions
How much is rent going down in Kershaw County, SC in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $954 for a two-bedroom, down 5.5% from $1,009. A one-bedroom goes from $849 to $843, a studio from $844 to $841.
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 Kershaw County, SC?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $849 for a one-bedroom and $1,009 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,108 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 Kershaw County, SC?
To keep a $1,009 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $19.40 an hour, or $40,360 a year. A one-bedroom at $849 takes $16.33 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Kershaw County, SC?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $844, one bedroom $849, two $1,009, three $1,214 and four $1,458 a month.
Is rent affordable in Kershaw County, SC?
For the typical household, earning $68,231 a year ($5,686 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,009 takes 17.7% 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: ($1,009 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $40,360. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $19.40 an hour.