Rent in Oconee County, SC at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$941$11,292 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $894 (−5%)How much rent can you afford in Oconee 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 Oconee 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 | $712 | $8,544 | $28,480 | $13.69/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $717 | $8,604 | $28,680 | $13.79/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $941 | $11,292 | $37,640 | $18.10/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,153 | $13,836 | $46,120 | $22.17/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,337 | $16,044 | $53,480 | $25.71/hr |
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Rent in Oconee County, SC: common questions
How much is rent going down in Oconee County, SC in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $894 for a two-bedroom, down 5% from $941. A one-bedroom goes from $717 to $683, a studio from $712 to $650.
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 Oconee County, SC?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $717 for a one-bedroom and $941 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,292 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 Oconee County, SC?
To keep a $941 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $18.10 an hour, or $37,640 a year. A one-bedroom at $717 takes $13.79 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Oconee County, SC?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $712, one bedroom $717, two $941, three $1,153 and four $1,337 a month.
Is rent affordable in Oconee County, SC?
For the typical household, earning $62,388 a year ($5,199 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $941 takes 18.1% 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: ($941 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $37,640. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $18.10 an hour.