Rent in Lancaster County, SC at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,011$12,132 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,069 (+5.7%)How much rent can you afford in Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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 | $881 | $10,572 | $35,240 | $16.94/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $922 | $11,064 | $36,880 | $17.73/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,011 | $12,132 | $40,440 | $19.44/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,382 | $16,584 | $55,280 | $26.58/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,696 | $20,352 | $67,840 | $32.62/hr |
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Rent in Lancaster County, SC: common questions
How much is rent going up in Lancaster County, SC in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,069 for a two-bedroom, up 5.7% from $1,011. A one-bedroom goes from $922 to $982, a studio from $881 to $943.
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 Lancaster County, SC?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $922 for a one-bedroom and $1,011 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,132 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 Lancaster County, SC?
To keep a $1,011 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $19.44 an hour, or $40,440 a year. A one-bedroom at $922 takes $17.73 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Lancaster County, SC?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $881, one bedroom $922, two $1,011, three $1,382 and four $1,696 a month.
Is rent affordable in Lancaster County, SC?
For the typical household, earning $78,869 a year ($6,572 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,011 takes 15.4% 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: ($1,011 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $40,440. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $19.44 an hour.