Rent in Laurens County, SC at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,133$13,596 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,119 (−1.2%)How much rent can you afford in Laurens 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 Laurens 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 | $863 | $10,356 | $34,520 | $16.60/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $869 | $10,428 | $34,760 | $16.71/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,133 | $13,596 | $45,320 | $21.79/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,358 | $16,296 | $54,320 | $26.12/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,625 | $19,500 | $65,000 | $31.25/hr |
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Rent in Laurens County, SC: common questions
How much is rent going down in Laurens County, SC in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,119 for a two-bedroom, down 1.2% from $1,133. A one-bedroom goes from $869 to $924, a studio from $863 to $875.
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 Laurens County, SC?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $869 for a one-bedroom and $1,133 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,596 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 Laurens County, SC?
To keep a $1,133 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $21.79 an hour, or $45,320 a year. A one-bedroom at $869 takes $16.71 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Laurens County, SC?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $863, one bedroom $869, two $1,133, three $1,358 and four $1,625 a month.
Is rent affordable in Laurens County, SC?
For the typical household, earning $57,623 a year ($4,802 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,133 takes 23.6% 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: ($1,133 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $45,320. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $21.79 an hour.