Rent in Marion County, SC at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$902$10,824 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $885 (−1.9%)How much rent can you afford in Marion 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 Marion 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 | $678 | $8,136 | $27,120 | $13.04/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $823 | $9,876 | $32,920 | $15.83/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $902 | $10,824 | $36,080 | $17.35/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,197 | $14,364 | $47,880 | $23.02/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,424 | $17,088 | $56,960 | $27.38/hr |
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Rent in Marion County, SC: common questions
How much is rent going down in Marion County, SC in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $885 for a two-bedroom, down 1.9% from $902. A one-bedroom goes from $823 to $813, a studio from $678 to $643.
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 Marion County, SC?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $823 for a one-bedroom and $902 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $10,824 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 Marion County, SC?
To keep a $902 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $17.35 an hour, or $36,080 a year. A one-bedroom at $823 takes $15.83 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Marion County, SC?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $678, one bedroom $823, two $902, three $1,197 and four $1,424 a month.
Is rent affordable in Marion County, SC?
For the typical household, earning $36,301 a year ($3,025 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $902 takes 29.8% 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: ($902 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $36,080. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $17.35 an hour.